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1992 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · K85 OAG

K85 OAG

1992 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1992. Recorded mileage 88,834 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LOTUS ESPRIT
Year / Origin
1992 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/01/2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (31/01/2019)
Recorded Mileage
88,834 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/01/2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31/01/2019
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1992
Engine
2174cc

K85 OAG Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2019
  • 88,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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K85 OAG Mileage History

  1. 12/11/200754,000 mi
  2. 03/11/200856,796 mi+2,796 mi
  3. 06/11/200959,410 mi+2,614 mi
  4. 06/11/200959,410 mi
  5. 29/07/201061,582 mi+2,172 mi
  6. 29/07/201061,582 mi
  7. 27/09/201166,089 mi+4,507 mi
  8. 18/09/201269,099 mi+3,010 mi
  9. 18/09/201269,099 mi
  10. 27/08/201371,375 mi+2,276 mi
  11. 03/10/201474,565 mi+3,190 mi
  12. 03/10/201474,565 mi
  13. 13/10/201577,865 mi+3,300 mi
  14. 13/10/201577,865 mi
  15. 27/10/201681,737 mi+3,872 mi
  16. 15/11/201785,504 mi+3,767 mi
  17. 15/11/201785,504 mi
  18. 21/07/201888,130 mi+2,626 mi
  19. 10/01/201988,834 mi+704 mi
  20. 10/01/201988,834 mi

Average of roughly 3,121 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

K85 OAG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 11:52
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Lotus Esprit (K85 OAG) between November 2007 and January 2019.

The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 10 January 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (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.

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