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D905 TVS

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,074 mi
Last recorded95,074 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD905 TVS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 95,074 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,979 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 90,838 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 88,521 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 88,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 85,126 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 84,027 miles

Low effort offside park brake

Park brake only just reaches required efficiency

Fail 26 Aug 2020 84,027 miles

Low effort offside park brake

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Park brake only just reaches required efficiency

Pass 21 May 2019 82,428 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 80,553 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 79,191 miles

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 27 May 2016 77,754 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,838 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 76,436 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 76,436 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 76,001 miles

Nearside rear brake caliper has slight misting of oil

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 75,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,356 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 73,741 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 73,115 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 72,666 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 71,870 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 70,375 miles

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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D905 TVS is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D905 TVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D905 TVS registered?

D905 TVS is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 June 1987.

Is D905 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D905 TVS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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