1987 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · E466 EFP
1987 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 07/08/1987. Recorded mileage 34,059 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2174cc
E466 EFP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 34,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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E466 EFP Mileage History
- 07/07/200830,300 mi
- 14/07/200930,557 mi+257 mi
- 01/10/200930,570 mi+13 mi
- 05/08/201131,909 mi+1,339 mi
- 19/07/201232,499 mi+590 mi
- 20/07/201232,522 mi+23 mi
- 26/10/201333,200 mi+678 mi
- 27/10/201433,604 mi+404 mi
- 31/10/201433,636 mi+32 mi
- 28/04/201833,735 mi+99 mi
- 28/04/201833,735 mi
- 16/02/202634,059 mi+324 mi
Average of roughly 213 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
E466 EFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Lotus Esprit (E466 EFP) between July 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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