1988 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · 4 KSL
1988 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 41,202 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4 KSL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 41,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
4 KSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Lotus Esprit (4 KSL) between July 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”.
4 KSL Mileage History
- 26/07/200582,227 mi
- 03/10/200787,582 mi+5,355 mi
- 03/10/200787,587 mi+5 mi
- 02/12/200890,688 mi+3,101 mi
- 18/11/200992,756 mi+2,068 mi
- 21/07/201194,854 mi+2,098 mi
- 23/07/201194,854 mi
- 14/08/2012968 mi-93,886 mi
- 29/09/20121,149 mi+181 mi
- 03/01/2014105,546 mi+104,397 mi
- 17/03/201510,247 mi-95,299 mi
- 09/04/201612,174 mi+1,927 mi
- 06/05/201714,170 mi+1,996 mi
- 12/05/201714,179 mi+9 mi
- 11/05/201820,437 mi+6,258 mi
- 21/05/201820,437 mi
- 15/05/201923,706 mi+3,269 mi
- 28/06/201923,764 mi+58 mi
- 13/11/202024,790 mi+1,026 mi
- 15/11/202128,222 mi+3,432 mi
- 14/11/202230,959 mi+2,737 mi
- 16/11/202334,915 mi+3,956 mi
- 20/11/202438,201 mi+3,286 mi
- 07/04/202641,202 mi+3,001 mi
Average of roughly -1,982 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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