MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,369 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
covers and under trays fitted
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
covers and under trays fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
centre fan insecure
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nsf wheel bearing noisy
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
co high at 3.20 at tickover
offside front wheel bearing noisy
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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D955 ELF is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 D955 ELF, 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 D955 ELF registered?
D955 ELF is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 February 1987.
Is D955 ELF safe to buy?
The MOT history for D955 ELF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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