1986 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · D677 CBF
1986 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 46,666 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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D677 CBF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2021
- 46,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D677 CBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1986 Lotus Esprit (D677 CBF) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Esprit (S4 & V8)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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