1997 Lotus Esprit 2.0L Petrol · P669 NEW
1997 Lotus Esprit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06/05/1997. Recorded mileage 76,694 miles. MOT valid until 25/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1974cc
P669 NEW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 76,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P669 NEW Mileage History
- 21/03/200665,305 mi
- 28/03/200665,325 mi+20 mi
- 14/03/200766,156 mi+831 mi
- 28/03/200866,968 mi+812 mi
- 18/03/200967,352 mi+384 mi
- 20/03/201067,829 mi+477 mi
- 22/03/201168,147 mi+318 mi
- 02/09/201168,349 mi+202 mi
- 14/09/201270,533 mi+2,184 mi
- 30/09/201372,377 mi+1,844 mi
- 29/09/201474,214 mi+1,837 mi
- 19/03/201674,533 mi+319 mi
- 31/05/201774,897 mi+364 mi
- 07/06/201774,897 mi
- 25/04/202274,928 mi+31 mi
- 18/11/202274,934 mi+6 mi
- 20/06/202374,968 mi+34 mi
- 25/06/202475,730 mi+762 mi
- 27/06/202576,549 mi+819 mi
- 26/06/202676,694 mi+145 mi
Average of roughly 562 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
P669 NEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Lotus Esprit (P669 NEW) between March 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.