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1988 Lotus Esprit HC Turbo
United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Lotus Esprit HC Turbo is a well-preserved example with only four owners and 87,226 miles. It boasts a repaint, good service history, and recent recommissioning, making it an attractive classic, although some minor interior and mechanical work may be desired.
Condition
7
The car has been well-maintained with a repaint to a high standard in 2005. It has a good service history, and recent recommissioning after a period of storage. However, the driver's footwell carpet needs replacement, and there were minor advisories on the recent MOT, suggesting some areas may need attention.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
SCC082910JHD13103
Chassis No:
Odometer:
87,226 miles
F552GNT
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Description Only four owners, the current for 18 years; a most attractive example of the most dramatic sportscar ever made on these shores Penned by Giugiaro, the Esprit had initially appeared as a one-off design concept at the 1972 Turin Show and the 1976 production car was little changed.
Beneath the wildly modern and sharp-edged GRP bodywork was the Lotus trademark of a steel backbone chassis, but with a mid-mounted in-line 2.2-litre slant-four engine cradled in a tubular frame.
In 1980 the Esprit entered the supercar ranks when the 210bhp Turbo model was launched.
Blindingly quick thanks to its Garrett turbocharger, it could sprint to 60mph in just 5.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 152mph.
Even more impressive was the in-gear acceleration – with 50-70mph taking just 2.9 seconds overtaking was accomplished with contemptuous ease.
In 1986 a more powerful HC (high compression) model was available, now with 215bhp and more torque at lower engine speeds.
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 16 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
87,235 miles
Registration Date
1988-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 17 2024 with 87,235 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Sep 17 2024 with 87,235 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Jun 14 2023 with 87,174 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Jun 01 2023 with 87,171 miles
There were 17 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On May 28 2015 with 87,139 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Apr 30 2013 with 86,939 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Apr 24 2012 with 86,662 miles
Passed
On Feb 03 2011 with 86,372 miles
Passed
On Jul 13 2007 with 85,543 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- sreering rack assy has play both sides
- all four coil springs heavily corroded
Passed
On May 09 2006 with 84,412 miles
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