LOTUS
ESPRIT · Black
Test date30 May 2018
Expiry29 May 2019
Test number468816156674
Mileage36,498 mi
MOTExpired
MOT due29 May 2019
First reg1 Aug 1981
Mileage36,498 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Oct 2026
Vehicle age
44 years and 11 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 11 July 2026.
Test date20 Jan 2017
Expiry19 Jan 2018
Test number679849251265
Mileage34,301 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Test date30 Nov 2015
Expiry29 Nov 2016
Test number185226350785
Mileage28,222 mi
Test date26 Sep 2014
Expiry25 Sep 2015
Test number267919364230
Mileage24,926 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Test date13 May 2014
Expiry—
Test number215543834166
Mileage24,456 mi
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
FailSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
FailOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Test date8 May 2013
Expiry7 May 2014
Test number447298223148
Mileage19,608 mi
Test date3 May 2012
Expiry2 May 2013
Test number258504522436
Mileage10,974 mi
Test date2 Apr 2012
Expiry—
Test number969523192000
Mileage10,966 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FailNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Test date20 May 2010
Expiry20 May 2011
Test number884390640103
Mileage106,252 mi
Test date19 May 2010
Expiry—
Test number852269230188
Mileage6,198 mi
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Test date21 May 2009
Expiry20 May 2010
Test number330141049137
Mileage4,105 mi
Test date11 Apr 2008
Expiry10 Apr 2009
Test number184362008143
Mileage99,588 mi
Test date4 Apr 2008
Expiry—
Test number832795198097
Mileage99,577 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Test date2 Apr 2007
Expiry1 Apr 2008
Test number730372997009
Mileage94,482 mi
Test date18 Mar 2006
Expiry17 Mar 2007
Test number193757276054
Mileage91,059 mi