1989 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · F347 PPH
1989 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 24/02/1989. Recorded mileage 58,699 miles. MOT valid until 31/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2174cc
F347 PPH Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 58,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F347 PPH Mileage History
- 28/07/200858,389 mi
- 29/07/200858,539 mi+150 mi
- 22/09/200958,522 mi-17 mi
- 03/04/202558,619 mi+97 mi
- 13/05/202558,819 mi+200 mi
- 15/05/202658,699 mi-120 mi
- 02/06/202658,699 mi
Average of roughly 17 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F347 PPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Lotus Esprit (F347 PPH) between July 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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