1987 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · MIL 1005
1987 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 02/02/1987. Recorded mileage 39,142 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2174cc
MIL 1005 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 39,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MIL 1005 Mileage History
- 05/10/202338,783 mi
- 12/10/202338,783 mi
- 01/05/202538,901 mi+118 mi
- 01/05/202538,901 mi
- 08/07/202639,142 mi+241 mi
Average of roughly 130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MIL 1005 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 1987 Lotus Esprit (MIL 1005) between October 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 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: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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