1985 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · SYA 5R
1985 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 24/04/1985. Recorded mileage 77,932 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2174cc
SYA 5R Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
- 77,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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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SYA 5R Mileage History
- 23/05/202277,810 mi
- 16/04/202477,929 mi+119 mi
- 01/05/202477,932 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 63 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SYA 5R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Lotus Esprit (SYA 5R) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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