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D82 GSG

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,901 mi
Last recorded56,901 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD82 GSG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,901 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,622 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 53,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak next to radiator

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,404 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wing repeater dull

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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D82 GSG is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D82 GSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 39 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D82 GSG registered?

D82 GSG is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D82 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D82 GSG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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