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D881 FYK

1987 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,562 mi
Last recorded45,562 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD881 FYK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 45,562 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 45,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,558 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,532 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 45,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,938 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,587 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,893 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 43,165 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D881 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D881 FYK, 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 D881 FYK registered?

D881 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is D881 FYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D881 FYK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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