£20,250 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 13
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE, finished in Vulcan Grey with a Cream leather interior, sold for £20,250. Showing 35,300 miles and with 3 former keepers, it's reported to be in running order, but requires recommissioning, with its last MOT in 2021.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in running order but requiring recommissioning, suggesting it's functional but needs work. It has 35,300 miles and some expenditure in 2017, along with a last MOT in 2021. This indicates moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
SCC082910LHA65752
Chassis No:
Odometer:
35,300 miles
G366 BLO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Revamped for 1987, the Esprit was restyled by Peter Stevens (later of McLaren F1 fame) who gave the mid-engined two-seater a more rounded, softer look, coincident with which Lotus introduced a new, more automated body manufacture process called VARI (Vacuum Assisted Resin Injection).
Complete with Kevlar reinforcement to the roof and sides, this made the newcomer (codenamed X180) twenty-two percent stiffer than its predecessor and was powered by Lotus’ proven 2.2-litre DOHC four-cylinder engine allied to five-speed manual transmission.
Reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds and over 150mph, Hethel’s mid-engined rocketship offered a ride / handling balance that few rivals (no matter how exotic) could match.
Purchased new on 25 th May 1990 and supplied via the London Lotus Centre of Edgware, this Vulcan Grey example is accompanied by a service book detailing services by Lotus dealers up to 23,991 miles in 2001.
With just 3 former keepers and now displaying some 35,300 miles from...
Points of note
£11,172
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,061
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,379
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 29 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
35,121 miles
Registration Date
1990-05-29
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 26 2021 with 35,121 miles
Passed
On Jul 30 2020 with 32,652 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipes have slight corrosion
Passed
On May 29 2018 with 32,290 miles
Failed
On May 29 2018 with 32,290 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On May 09 2017 with 32,014 miles
Passed
On Oct 11 2012 with 31,980 miles
Passed
On Aug 12 2011 with 30,708 miles
Passed
On Aug 10 2007 with 29,897 miles
Passed
On Jun 19 2006 with 28,956 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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