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Lotus Esprit

White · Petrol · 1986 · 2,174 cc

730 JMMMOT history

730 JMM is a white petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 10 Mar 1986. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 5,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
5,267 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
730 JMM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
10 Mar 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

730 JMM was last recorded at 5,267 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2019: 1,186 miles, lower than 99,994 miles on 25 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
4,719 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 5,267 miles
  • 2025 – 4,719 miles
  • 2024 – 4,356 miles
  • 2023 – 3,948 miles
  • 2022 – 3,308 miles
  • 2021 – 2,900 miles
  • 2020 – 2,087 miles
  • 2019 – 1,186 miles
  • 2018 – 99,994 miles
  • 2017 – 99,533 miles
  • 2015 – 96,936 miles
  • 2014 – 96,401 miles
  • 2013 – 94,584 miles
  • 2012 – 93,691 miles
  • 2011 – 92,692 miles
  • 2010 – 91,993 miles
  • 2009 – 91,752 miles
  • 2008 – 91,545 miles
  • 2006 – 91,334 miles
  • 2005 – 90,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,267 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,267 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    5,267 miles
    Test number
    808732532936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass4,719 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    4,719 miles
    Test number
    353392328752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass4,356 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    4,356 miles
    Test number
    764651580303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass3,948 miles (+640)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    3,948 miles
    Test number
    426830272844
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass3,308 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    3,308 miles
    Test number
    900944668392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass2,900 miles (+813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    2,900 miles
    Test number
    873815482112
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass2,087 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    2,087 miles
    Test number
    917197776017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass1,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    1,186 miles
    Test number
    694171181202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail1,186 miles (-98,808)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,186 miles
    Test number
    870665911579
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met

  10. Pass99,994 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,994 miles
    Test number
    786669454876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,533 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,533 miles
    Test number
    133646800818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,532 miles (+2,596)14 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,532 miles
    Test number
    951899311178
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass96,936 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,936 miles
    Test number
    663615836532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,401 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    555394974209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,365 miles (+1,781)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,365 miles
    Test number
    357368314260
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass94,584 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,584 miles
    Test number
    126215003237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,691 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    93,691 miles
    Test number
    655419692184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,690 miles (+998)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,690 miles
    Test number
    309698692118
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass92,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    92,692 miles
    Test number
    486348751143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,692 miles (+699)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,692 miles
    Test number
    146836441159
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Fail91,993 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,993 miles
    Test number
    524241380162
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass91,993 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,993 miles
    Test number
    534261080157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,752 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    91,752 miles
    Test number
    273743869403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,545 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    91,545 miles
    Test number
    634232668192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,334 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    462451546377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,786 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    90,786 miles
    Test number
    812363735365
    • NoteN/s rear caliper lever slightly seized

Questions about 730 JMM

What vehicle is registration 730 JMM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 730 JMM on a white petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 10 Mar 1986. 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 730 JMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 730 JMM is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 730 JMM?
The MOT on 730 JMM is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 730 JMM done?
730 JMM was recorded at 5,267 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026.
Has 730 JMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 730 JMM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2019.
Has the mileage on 730 JMM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 730 JMM find?
730 JMM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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