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LOTUS ESPRIT

1992 · RED · PETROL · 40,997 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-06-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-06-20● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 22 tests · 20 passed · 2 failed

PASS3 June 2026
40,997 mi
PASS12 June 2025
40,951 mi
PASS19 June 2024
40,932 mi
PASS21 June 2023
40,849 mi
PASS28 March 2022
40,847 mi
  • ADVISORYsmall engine oil leak
PASS29 March 2021
40,827 mi
PASS25 March 2020
40,812 mi
PASS16 March 2019
40,730 mi
PASS28 March 2018
40,704 mi
PASS29 March 2017
40,659 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak
  • ADVISORYunderside and engine shields fitted
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear tyre wearing down
PASS1 April 2016
39,786 mi
  • ADVISORYunderbody and engine shields fitted
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to frexi's (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYslight engine oil leak
PASS28 March 2015
38,669 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS26 March 2014
38,320 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAIL26 March 2014
38,318 mi
  • FAILNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
  • FAILOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASS18 August 2012
37,829 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS6 August 2011
37,279 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS14 August 2010
36,466 mi
PASS26 June 2009
35,182 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASS26 April 2008
33,718 mi
PASS18 August 2006
32,303 mi
PASS14 September 2005
31,611 mi
FAIL3 September 2005
31,591 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ESPRIT
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,174 cc
Year
1992
First registered
1992-02
Tax due
2027-06-01
MOT expiry
2027-06-20
Recorded mileage
40,997 mi

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