1989 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · IJI 8212
1989 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 69,195 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1989
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2174cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
IJI 8212 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2024
- 69,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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IJI 8212 Mileage History
- 11/03/202268,932 mi
- 06/06/202369,055 mi+123 mi
- 06/06/202369,056 mi+1 mi
- 21/06/202469,184 mi+128 mi
- 26/06/202469,195 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
IJI 8212 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 1989 Lotus Esprit (IJI 8212) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2024 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 (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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