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M7RP T
LOTUS M7RP T
MOTValid
MOT due3 Mar 2027
First reg1 Mar 1995
Mileage42,922 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Oct 2026

Vehicle age

31 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 July 2026.

PASSED · 4 Mar 2026
Test date4 Mar 2026
Expiry3 Mar 2027
Test number155466892118
Mileage42,922 mi
PASSED · 13 Nov 2024
Test date13 Nov 2024
Expiry12 Nov 2025
Test number917237431555
Mileage42,664 mi
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 Aug 2024
Test date22 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number733335744584
Mileage42,653 mi
PrsNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
MajorBrake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
PASSED · 10 May 2023
Test date10 May 2023
Expiry9 May 2024
Test number897531781142
Mileage42,033 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Apr 2023
Test date17 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number488624122250
Mileage42,031 mi
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Apr 2022
Test date21 Apr 2022
Expiry20 Apr 2023
Test number365182375079
Mileage41,188 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 20 Apr 2022
Test date20 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number927618472664
Mileage41,185 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 30 Mar 2021
Test date30 Mar 2021
Expiry29 Mar 2022
Test number512335882687
Mileage40,582 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Jun 2020
Test date10 Jun 2020
Expiry9 Jun 2021
Test number672064932018
Mileage40,435 mi
Advisoryboth rear service brake efforts low
FAILED · 9 Jun 2020
Test date9 Jun 2020
Expiry
Test number242849262142
Mileage40,435 mi
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system at load valve (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Advisoryboth rear service brake efforts low
PASSED · 1 May 2019
Test date1 May 2019
Expiry9 Jun 2020
Test number971725254934
Mileage40,040 mi
PASSED · 3 Apr 2012
Test date3 Apr 2012
Expiry2 Apr 2013
Test number799844092051
Mileage39,066 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
FAILED · 17 May 2011
Test date17 May 2011
Expiry
Test number566327231133
Mileage38,945 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
DangerousRear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 18 Sep 2009
Test date18 Sep 2009
Expiry18 Sep 2010
Test number200331969212
Mileage37,639 mi
FAILED · 9 Sep 2009
Test date9 Sep 2009
Expiry
Test number573312459201
Mileage37,626 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
PASSED · 19 Sep 2008
Test date19 Sep 2008
Expiry18 Sep 2009
Test number860003868203
Mileage33,655 mi
FAILED · 8 Sep 2008
Test date8 Sep 2008
Expiry
Test number591022958269
Mileage33,651 mi
FailNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
FailOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 9 Aug 2007
Test date9 Aug 2007
Expiry8 Aug 2008
Test number723281627235
Mileage26,070 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 3 Apr 2006
Test date3 Apr 2006
Expiry2 Apr 2007
Test number790863096080
Mileage18,223 mi