1988 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · WNZ 6046
1988 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 07/09/1988. Recorded mileage 8,319 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2174cc
WNZ 6046 Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2024
- 8,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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WNZ 6046 Mileage History
- 06/10/2007202 mi
- 07/03/20171,087 mi+885 mi
- 12/03/20181,302 mi+215 mi
- 12/04/20192,775 mi+1,473 mi
- 15/10/20204,409 mi+1,634 mi
- 14/10/20216,486 mi+2,077 mi
- 09/09/20227,134 mi+648 mi
- 14/07/20238,209 mi+1,075 mi
- 22/07/20248,314 mi+105 mi
- 21/10/20248,319 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 476 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
WNZ 6046 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Lotus Esprit (WNZ 6046) between October 2007 and October 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2024 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear from brake hoses to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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