1987 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · E545 FFL
1987 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 93,028 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,028 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
E545 FFL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 93,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E545 FFL Mileage History
- 07/03/202491,161 mi
- 15/03/202491,175 mi+14 mi
- 30/10/202491,309 mi+134 mi
- 29/04/202693,028 mi+1,719 mi
Average of roughly 871 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E545 FFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Lotus Esprit (E545 FFL) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 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 (4 issues), 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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