1983 Lotus Esprit

Overview

• Make: Lotus
• Model: Esprit
• Version: Manual RWD 2dr (160 bhp)
• Year: 1983
• Mileage: 36,808 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Coupe, 2 doors
• Engine: 160 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 240 g/km

About this car

This 1983 Lotus Esprit has covered 36,808 miles. The asking price is now £5,000 lower than when we first recorded the advert 100 days ago. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. The seller is Autostorico Partners, based in Watlington. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1983 Lotus Esprit has been on sale for at least 100 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 29 July 2026 at £54,950. Its asking price is now £49,950, £5,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 18 August 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 July 2026: £54,950
• 18 August 2026: £49,950

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: valid until 15 January 2027.

It has had 14 MOTs. The latest, on 16 January 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 21,566 miles, which matches the advertised 36,808 miles.