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1982 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · FFA 148Y

FFA 148Y

1982 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1982. Recorded mileage 75,684 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LOTUS ESPRIT
Year / Origin
1982 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/04/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
75,684 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/04/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1982
Engine
2174cc

FFA 148Y Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2022
  • 75,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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FFA 148Y MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 13:59
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1982 Lotus Esprit (FFA 148Y) between April 2022 and April 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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