1989 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · F597 PJD
1989 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 59,901 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2018.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Jul 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F597 PJD Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2017
- 59,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F597 PJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Lotus Esprit (F597 PJD) between February 2010 and May 2017.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)”.
F597 PJD Mileage History
- 26/02/201053,015 mi
- 04/03/201053,030 mi+15 mi
- 23/03/201154,095 mi+1,065 mi
- 23/03/201154,095 mi
- 27/02/201256,445 mi+2,350 mi
- 04/03/201358,218 mi+1,773 mi
- 04/03/201358,218 mi
- 11/03/201459,122 mi+904 mi
- 16/04/201559,829 mi+707 mi
- 11/06/201559,831 mi+2 mi
- 08/05/201759,901 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 957 miles per year across 11 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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