LOTUS
ESPRIT · Red
Test date27 Sep 2025
Expiry1 Oct 2026
Test number301331108772
Mileage42,696 mi
MOTValid
MOT due1 Oct 2026
First reg1 Jan 1989
Mileage42,696 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Oct 2026
Vehicle age
37 years and 6 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 5 July 2026.
Test date2 Oct 2024
Expiry1 Oct 2025
Test number722797856292
Mileage42,390 mi
Test date25 Aug 2022
Expiry28 Aug 2023
Test number727575844119
Mileage41,931 mi
Test date29 Aug 2021
Expiry28 Aug 2022
Test number870805992091
Mileage41,717 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive historic oil leak residue around engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Test date25 Oct 2019
Expiry9 Nov 2020
Test number384484905447
Mileage41,707 mi
Test date10 Nov 2018
Expiry9 Nov 2019
Test number976827884117
Mileage41,695 mi
Test date4 Nov 2017
Expiry3 Nov 2018
Test number287677415607
Mileage41,446 mi
Test date6 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number887019295562
Mileage41,359 mi
FailOffside Outer Headlamp aim too high lens seems twisted (1.8)
DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer - bush missing (2.4.G.2)
Test date26 Oct 2016
Expiry25 Oct 2017
Test number361226283069
Mileage41,141 mi
Test date25 Oct 2016
Expiry—
Test number311248554968
Mileage41,141 mi
FailOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
FailNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisoryplay in steering rack
FailNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Test date27 Aug 2016
Expiry—
Test number758716957151
Mileage41,141 mi
FailOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Test date11 Jul 2015
Expiry10 Jul 2016
Test number257702495405
Mileage41,141 mi
AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date2 Jul 2015
Expiry—
Test number905013485195
Mileage41,141 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredslight misting of oil o/s/rack end
Test date28 Mar 2012
Expiry27 Mar 2013
Test number825478182094
Mileage41,141 mi
AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date28 Mar 2012
Expiry—
Test number335558482065
Mileage41,141 mi
PrsExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date30 Apr 2011
Expiry29 Apr 2012
Test number659370221135
Mileage41,141 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Test date30 Apr 2011
Expiry—
Test number558340021121
Mileage41,141 mi
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Test date27 Apr 2010
Expiry26 Apr 2011
Test number283067510415
Mileage41,141 mi
AdvisoryNearside All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Test date27 Apr 2010
Expiry—
Test number421427710150
Mileage41,141 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Test date8 Apr 2009
Expiry7 Apr 2010
Test number970098799020
Mileage41,141 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Test date17 Aug 2007
Expiry16 Aug 2008
Test number850389627288
Mileage41,141 mi