£35,108
1979 Lotus Esprit S2 - John Player Special
United Kingdom • 22 May 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a right-hand drive 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 - John Player Special being auctioned in the United Kingdom on 2026-05-22. It has an estimated 77,132 miles on the odometer and sold for £32,750.
Condition
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Manual
Transmission:
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Odometer:
77,132 miles
HWR 816T
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
[Catalogue Description]
Points of note
£9,562
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£25,070
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,251
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 24 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
23,014 miles
Registration Date
1979-03-21
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 25 2026 with 23,014 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Feb 11 2025 with 22,953 miles
Passed
On Sep 07 2016 with 22,863 miles
Passed
On May 30 2014 with 22,661 miles
Passed
On Aug 28 2013 with 22,154 miles
Passed
On May 14 2013 with 22,087 miles
Failed
On May 13 2013 with 22,071 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Passed
On Jun 20 2009 with 21,752 miles
Passed
On Sep 15 2007 with 21,575 miles
Passed
On Jul 24 2006 with 21,205 miles
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