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WDZ 8655

1997 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,837 mi
Last recorded64,837 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDZ 8655
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 64,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 64,775 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 64,488 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 64,377 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 64,151 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2020 63,767 miles

Rear rear fog tell tale illuminates but not continuously

horn slightly grating

Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,196 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,869 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,699 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 62,677 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,325 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,093 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,382 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,809 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,559 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 59,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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WDZ 8655 is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 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 WDZ 8655, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WDZ 8655?

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What year was WDZ 8655 registered?

WDZ 8655 is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is WDZ 8655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDZ 8655 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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