1989 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · F28 RAR
1989 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 02 May 1989. Recorded mileage 57,681 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F28 RAR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 57,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F28 RAR 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 1989 Lotus Esprit (F28 RAR) between November 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
F28 RAR Mileage History
- 10/11/202154,284 mi
- 22/04/202355,020 mi+736 mi
- 18/04/202555,805 mi+785 mi
- 10/04/202657,681 mi+1,876 mi
Average of roughly 770 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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