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1988 LOTUS ESPRIT2.2L Petrol

F252 FTV

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for F252 FTV: 1988 LOTUS ESPRIT (Red, Petrol). Mileage: 91,685. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 18/06/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
2174cc

Free vehicle health score

55
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Finance
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Salvage
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Imported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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V5C Logbook
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 19 Jun 2026, 01:00
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1988 Lotus Esprit (F252 FTV) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2022 to June 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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