1985 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · 10 TXS
1985 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 15,240 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1985
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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10 TXS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2024
- 15,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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10 TXS MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1985 Lotus Esprit (10 TXS) between September 2024 and September 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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