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V88 LTS

2002 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,725 mi
Last recorded26,725 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Esprit27,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 26,725 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 26,243 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 26,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 26,143 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 26,128 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 26,108 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 26,008 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 25,934 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 25,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 24,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 23,442 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 22,925 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 15,008 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 11,449 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 11,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,204 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 4,494 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 4,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine Management light on,

Pass 17 Mar 2006 3,722 miles

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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V88 LTS is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 27,592 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 V88 LTS, 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 24 years old, this Lotus Esprit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V88 LTS registered?

V88 LTS is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 February 2002.

Is V88 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 LTS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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