1984 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · 86 LJ
1984 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1984. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2014. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1984
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2014
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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86 LJ Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 10/07/2014
- Taxed until 01/04/2027
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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