1987 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · E348 DCF
1987 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 20,851 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E348 DCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 20,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E348 DCF 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 (E348 DCF) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
E348 DCF Mileage History
- 10/12/202118,893 mi
- 05/01/202319,859 mi+966 mi
- 12/02/202420,423 mi+564 mi
- 09/01/202520,750 mi+327 mi
- 09/10/202520,851 mi+101 mi
Average of roughly 511 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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