1986 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · D200 NOA
1986 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 29,508 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D200 NOA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/08/2023
- 29,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D200 NOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Lotus Esprit (D200 NOA) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
D200 NOA Mileage History
- 26/08/202229,474 mi
- 31/08/202329,508 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 34 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Esprit (S4 & V8)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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