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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Dethleffs Esprit. Check any Esprit by registration number below.

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86.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.5%

vs Dethleffs Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Dethleffs Esprit — MOT Reliability Overview

The Dethleffs Esprit has an average MOT pass rate of 86.7%, which is 6.5 percentage points below the Dethleffs brand average of 93.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Esprit is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Dethleffs Esprit, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Dethleffs Esprit performs at MOT across different model years.

2016

Based on 51 vehicles

78.4%Good
Dethleffs average: 93.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.3%

0

Based on 40 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Dethleffs average: 93.2%
Mileage at 5yr

19k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

7.8%

Nearside

5.9%

Rear Offside

2.0%

Other Dethleffs Models

Compare MOT reliability across Dethleffs models.

Dethleffs Trend

88.1% pass rate

Dethleffs Sunlight

93.5% pass rate

Dethleffs Pulse

100.0% pass rate

Dethleffs 4 Travel

90.0% pass rate

Dethleffs Globebus

95.8% pass rate

Dethleffs Globetrotter

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Dethleffs Esprit

Dethleffs Esprit — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Dethleffs Esprit MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Dethleffs Esprit?
The average MOT pass rate for the Dethleffs Esprit is 86.7% compared to the Dethleffs average of 93.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Dethleffs Esprit?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Dethleffs Esprit reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.7%, the Dethleffs Esprit is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Dethleffs Esprit?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Dethleffs Esprit?
Typical mileage for the Dethleffs Esprit: 19,345 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Esprit to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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