1988 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · F78 PRE
1988 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 07/10/1988. Recorded mileage 14,117 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,117 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
F78 PRE Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2022
- 14,117 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.
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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F78 PRE Mileage History
- 10/05/201769,296 mi
- 12/06/201868,296 mi-1,000 mi
- 06/06/201970,085 mi+1,789 mi
- 08/06/201970,085 mi
- 17/06/202170,428 mi+343 mi
- 21/06/202214,117 mi-56,311 mi
Average of roughly -10,790 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F78 PRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Lotus Esprit (F78 PRE) between May 2017 and June 2022.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 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), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
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