1984 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · B142 VYX
1984 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1984. Recorded mileage 47,466 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1984
- Engine
- 2174cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
B142 VYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 47,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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B142 VYX Mileage History
- 11/07/202247,295 mi
- 17/07/202347,389 mi+94 mi
- 10/07/202447,451 mi+62 mi
- 18/07/202547,466 mi+15 mi
- 21/07/202547,466 mi
Average of roughly 56 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B142 VYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Lotus Esprit (B142 VYX) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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