1982 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · ELN 975Y
1982 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1983. Recorded mileage 30,317 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ELN 975Y Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2022
- 30,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ELN 975Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Lotus Esprit (ELN 975Y) between August 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2022 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: Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
ELN 975Y Mileage History
- 19/08/202230,307 mi
- 22/09/202230,317 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 108 miles per year across 2 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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