1986 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · D683 ALA
1986 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 19/12/1986. Recorded mileage 36,815 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2174cc
D683 ALA Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 36,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D683 ALA Mileage History
- 15/10/20127,166 mi
- 12/10/201311,562 mi+4,396 mi
- 19/10/201311,610 mi+48 mi
- 17/01/201514,161 mi+2,551 mi
- 10/02/201619,968 mi+5,807 mi
- 03/03/201724,621 mi+4,653 mi
- 03/02/201827,309 mi+2,688 mi
- 18/04/201929,693 mi+2,384 mi
- 07/10/202032,921 mi+3,228 mi
- 26/10/202136,353 mi+3,432 mi
- 25/10/202270,322 mi+33,969 mi
- 27/10/202392,112 mi+21,790 mi
- 26/02/202584,881 mi-7,231 mi
- 10/03/202584,906 mi+25 mi
- 08/07/202636,815 mi-48,091 mi
Average of roughly 2,160 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D683 ALA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Lotus Esprit (D683 ALA) between October 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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