1982 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · MTF 231X
1982 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1982. Recorded mileage 57,006 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 May 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MTF 231X Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/02/2010
- 57,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MTF 231X 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 1982 Lotus Esprit (MTF 231X) between June 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
MTF 231X Mileage History
- 16/06/200654,317 mi
- 27/07/200654,327 mi+10 mi
- 26/07/200755,677 mi+1,350 mi
- 03/12/200856,308 mi+631 mi
- 23/02/201057,006 mi+698 mi
- 23/02/201057,006 mi
Average of roughly 729 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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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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