1986 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · D683 ALA
1986 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 36,815 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D683 ALA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 36,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D683 ALA Mileage History
- 25/10/202270,322 mi
- 27/10/202392,112 mi+21,790 mi
- 26/02/202584,881 mi-7,231 mi
- 10/03/202584,906 mi+25 mi
- 08/07/202636,815 mi-48,091 mi
Average of roughly -9,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D683 ALA 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 1986 Lotus Esprit (D683 ALA) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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