Lotus Esprit
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,506 cc
1990 STMOT history
1990 ST is a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 89,843 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 89,843 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,408 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 1990 ST
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Esprit
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,506 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
1990 ST was last recorded at 89,843 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 87,197 miles · 17 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,646 miles
- Average per year
- 2,408 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 89,843 miles
- 2024 – 87,197 miles
- 2023 – 85,365 miles
- 2022 – 83,110 miles
- 2021 – 80,572 miles
- 2020 – 77,399 miles
- 2019 – 75,313 miles
- 2017 – 73,631 miles
- 2016 – 68,550 miles
- 2015 – 64,848 miles
- 2014 – 60,915 miles
- 2013 – 60,253 miles
- 2012 – 59,002 miles
- 2011 – 54,443 miles
- 2010 – 53,290 miles
- 2008 – 49,928 miles
- 2007 – 46,731 miles
- 2006 – 43,469 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,843 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes are corroded in a couple places and covered in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside shock casing and platforms are corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,843 miles (+2,646)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 89,843 miles
- Test number
- 118980348181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,197 miles (+1,832)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 87,197 miles
- Test number
- 727125454823
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,365 miles (+2,255)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 85,365 miles
- Test number
- 491246694034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,110 miles (+8)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 83,110 miles
- Test number
- 211496303667
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes are corroded in a couple places and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside shock casing and platforms are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside shock casing and platforms are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail83,102 miles (+4)1 dangerous7 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,102 miles
- Test number
- 360994262865
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel on foot brake (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes are corroded in a couple places and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside shock casing and platforms are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside shock casing and platforms are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail83,098 miles (+2,526)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,098 miles
- Test number
- 314626999995
- MajorEmissions not tested Right exhaust due to both emitting excessive amounts of smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Left exhaust (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle Both exhausts (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration Both exhausts (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorService brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres across inner parts of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,572 miles (+3,173)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 80,572 miles
- Test number
- 735443200279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,399 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 77,399 miles
- Test number
- 831008690337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,396 miles (+8)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,396 miles
- Test number
- 101540848254
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Fail77,388 miles (+40)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,388 miles
- Test number
- 704693425587
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in both suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail77,348 miles (+2,035)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,348 miles
- Test number
- 924828375813
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,313 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 75,313 miles
- Test number
- 578122397105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,311 miles (+1,680)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,311 miles
- Test number
- 733264269701
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass73,631 miles (+5,081)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 73,631 miles
- Test number
- 339689773292
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAdvice near side turbo broken
Pass68,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 68,550 miles
- Test number
- 685123132724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,550 miles (+3,702)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,550 miles
- Test number
- 320223381301
- Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front & Rear (6.3.4a)
Pass64,848 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 64,848 miles
- Test number
- 423000538362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail64,843 miles (+43)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,843 miles
- Test number
- 950613295475
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail64,800 miles (+3,885)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,800 miles
- Test number
- 742651494541
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,915 miles (+662)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 60,915 miles
- Test number
- 418748614340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,253 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 60,253 miles
- Test number
- 566583213250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,253 miles (+1,251)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,253 miles
- Test number
- 316551913291
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass59,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 59,002 miles
- Test number
- 276696652322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,002 miles (+2,113)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,002 miles
- Test number
- 295776952316
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass56,889 miles (+2,446)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 56,889 miles
- Test number
- 775473902073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,443 miles (+1,153)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 54,443 miles
- Test number
- 275509331076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 53,290 miles
- Test number
- 852892230056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,290 miles (+3,362)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,290 miles
- Test number
- 451039220028
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre worn on the inside edge
Pass49,928 miles (+3,197)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 49,928 miles
- Test number
- 583973388170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,731 miles (+3,262)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 46,731 miles
- Test number
- 894766607258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 43,469 miles
- Test number
- 384946716244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 1990 ST
- What vehicle is registration 1990 ST currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 1990 ST on a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 12 Jul 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 1990 ST currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1990 ST is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 1990 ST?
- The MOT on 1990 ST is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 1990 ST done?
- 1990 ST was recorded at 89,843 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,408 miles a year.
- Has 1990 ST ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 1990 ST has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on 1990 ST ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 1990 ST find?
- 1990 ST passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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