1990 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · LIL 8436
1990 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1990. Recorded mileage 88,147 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2174cc
LIL 8436 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 88,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LIL 8436 Mileage History
- 22/05/202388,073 mi
- 30/05/202488,121 mi+48 mi
- 30/05/202488,121 mi
- 09/05/202588,142 mi+21 mi
- 29/05/202688,147 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LIL 8436 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Lotus Esprit (LIL 8436) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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