1985 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · TXI 4040
1985 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 1985. Recorded mileage 75,885 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1985
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TXI 4040 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/06/2025
- 75,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TXI 4040 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 1985 Lotus Esprit (TXI 4040) between November 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
TXI 4040 Mileage History
- 10/11/202173,004 mi
- 24/11/202274,348 mi+1,344 mi
- 02/05/202475,261 mi+913 mi
- 02/05/202475,261 mi
- 27/06/202575,885 mi+624 mi
Average of roughly 794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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