2001 Lotus Esprit 3.5L Petrol · L1 OTU
2001 Lotus Esprit (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 37,389 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L1 OTU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 37,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L1 OTU 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 2001 Lotus Esprit (L1 OTU) between February 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
L1 OTU Mileage History
- 01/02/202235,786 mi
- 09/02/202336,800 mi+1,014 mi
- 07/02/202437,328 mi+528 mi
- 31/07/202637,389 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 357 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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