1988 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · F123 MLD
1988 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 05/08/1988. Recorded mileage 14,316 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2174cc
F123 MLD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 14,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F123 MLD Mileage History
- 27/10/200911,119 mi
- 10/11/201011,186 mi+67 mi
- 21/11/201112,090 mi+904 mi
- 23/11/201212,602 mi+512 mi
- 19/11/201313,195 mi+593 mi
- 03/11/201413,544 mi+349 mi
- 24/11/201413,564 mi+20 mi
- 23/11/201513,812 mi+248 mi
- 23/11/201513,822 mi+10 mi
- 02/02/201713,990 mi+168 mi
- 23/03/201814,139 mi+149 mi
- 04/03/201914,177 mi+38 mi
- 16/04/202114,232 mi+55 mi
- 29/04/202214,249 mi+17 mi
- 28/04/202314,296 mi+47 mi
- 26/04/202414,316 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 221 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
F123 MLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Lotus Esprit (F123 MLD) between October 2009 and April 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”.
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