Lotus Esprit Registrations by Year
There are 2,323 Lotus Esprit registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 2,323 Lotus Esprit registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1961 to 2026.
More were registered in 1988 than any other year (217 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 73.0% for 1982 cars up to 89.9% for 2003 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
80.6%
MOT pass rate
2,323
On UK roads
52,661
Median mileage
50 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse Lotus Esprit registrations by year
38 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2026 Lotus Esprit
1 plates
2022 Lotus Esprit
1 plates
2019 Lotus Esprit
1 plates
2018 Lotus Esprit
2 plates
2017 Lotus Esprit
1 plates
2016 Lotus Esprit
1 plates
2009 Lotus Esprit
2 plates
2004 Lotus Esprit
1 plates
2003 Lotus Esprit
21 plates
89.9% pass
18,518 mi
2002 Lotus Esprit
21 plates
84.6% pass
27,592 mi
2001 Lotus Esprit
26 plates
79.9% pass
33,900 mi
2000 Lotus Esprit
41 plates
87.0% pass
41,306 mi
1999 Lotus Esprit
74 plates
83.8% pass
45,289 mi
1998 Lotus Esprit
127 plates
85.0% pass
48,579 mi
1997 Lotus Esprit
81 plates
82.4% pass
46,303 mi
1996 Lotus Esprit
98 plates
81.8% pass
48,465 mi
1995 Lotus Esprit
81 plates
82.7% pass
51,286 mi
1994 Lotus Esprit
62 plates
80.5% pass
60,102 mi
1993 Lotus Esprit
43 plates
79.0% pass
63,105 mi
1992 Lotus Esprit
33 plates
74.6% pass
72,048 mi
1991 Lotus Esprit
48 plates
78.9% pass
57,076 mi
1990 Lotus Esprit
108 plates
80.7% pass
58,588 mi
1989 Lotus Esprit
209 plates
78.7% pass
54,649 mi
1988 Lotus Esprit
217 plates
77.5% pass
57,107 mi
1987 Lotus Esprit
122 plates
81.3% pass
48,573 mi
1986 Lotus Esprit
115 plates
82.2% pass
53,759 mi
1985 Lotus Esprit
129 plates
80.4% pass
50,410 mi
1984 Lotus Esprit
130 plates
80.1% pass
56,973 mi
1983 Lotus Esprit
74 plates
77.1% pass
59,354 mi
1982 Lotus Esprit
117 plates
73.0% pass
65,545 mi
1981 Lotus Esprit
87 plates
81.9% pass
54,457 mi
1980 Lotus Esprit
46 plates
75.0% pass
50,322 mi
1979 Lotus Esprit
81 plates
80.0% pass
58,403 mi
1978 Lotus Esprit
66 plates
74.5% pass
57,482 mi
1977 Lotus Esprit
30 plates
76.9% pass
66,488 mi
1976 Lotus Esprit
21 plates
83.7% pass
60,848 mi
1971 Lotus Esprit
4 plates
1961 Lotus Esprit
1 plates
Lotus Esprit registrations — frequently asked questions
How many Lotus Esprits are there in the UK?
There are 2,323 Lotus Esprit registrations on record across model years 1961 to 2026.
Which year had the most Lotus Esprits registered?
1988 — 217 Lotus Esprits were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a Lotus Esprit?
The typical Lotus Esprit has covered around 52,661 miles.
Which Lotus Esprit year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 2003 Lotus Esprit has the highest pass rate at 89.9%.