1984 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · A448 DCN
1984 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 1984. Recorded mileage 87,566 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A448 DCN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2024
- 87,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A448 DCN 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 1984 Lotus Esprit (A448 DCN) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
A448 DCN Mileage History
- 28/05/202286,346 mi
- 28/05/202286,346 mi
- 10/05/202387,265 mi+919 mi
- 18/05/202387,267 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/202487,566 mi+299 mi
Average of roughly 582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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