1988 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · YIA 522
1988 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1988. Recorded mileage 16,714 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,714 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
YIA 522 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 16,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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YIA 522 Mileage History
- 25/04/202213,155 mi
- 28/04/202315,017 mi+1,862 mi
- 29/04/202515,784 mi+767 mi
- 28/04/202616,714 mi+930 mi
Average of roughly 888 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YIA 522 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Lotus Esprit (YIA 522) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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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