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DJI 270

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,263 mi
Last recorded72,263 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJI 270
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 72,263 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 72,253 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,150 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 71,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,493 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 71,332 miles

Near side rear Slight brake bind

Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 70,958 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 70,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,568 miles

Near side rear brake slight bind

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,304 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,222 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 69,221 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 68,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,567 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 67,957 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 67,097 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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DJI 270 is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DJI 270, 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 DJI 270 registered?

DJI 270 is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is DJI 270 safe to buy?

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