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P22 SPY

1997 Lotus Esprit

Orange Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,596 mi
Last recorded88,596 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 SPY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 88,596 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 86,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 84,484 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 83,263 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 82,054 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 81,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 77,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 73,860 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 70,125 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 66,419 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 62,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2012 58,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 55,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper smearing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 47,754 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 47,753 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 42,848 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,104 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 37,099 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres getting low

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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P22 SPY is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Orange with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P22 SPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P22 SPY registered?

P22 SPY is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P22 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P22 SPY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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