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Lotus Esprit

Red · Petrol · 1987 · 2,174 cc

840 LOTMOT history

840 LOT is a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 4 Sept 1987. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 56,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
56,010 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
840 LOT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
4 Sept 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

840 LOT was last recorded at 56,010 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,954 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,010 miles
  • 2025 – 55,954 miles
  • 2024 – 55,870 miles
  • 2023 – 55,774 miles
  • 2021 – 55,750 miles
  • 2020 – 55,681 miles
  • 2019 – 55,560 miles
  • 2018 – 55,516 miles
  • 2017 – 55,480 miles
  • 2016 – 55,289 miles
  • 2015 – 55,158 miles
  • 2014 – 54,991 miles
  • 2013 – 54,805 miles
  • 2012 – 54,444 miles
  • 2011 – 54,194 miles
  • 2010 – 53,809 miles
  • 2009 – 53,697 miles
  • 2008 – 53,455 miles
  • 2007 – 53,318 miles
  • 2006 – 53,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,010 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,010 miles (+56)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    56,010 miles
    Test number
    355847373283
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,954 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,954 miles
    Test number
    452275567986
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail55,949 miles (+79)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,949 miles
    Test number
    457958165822
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,870 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,870 miles
    Test number
    534623949340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail55,859 miles (+85)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,859 miles
    Test number
    595430327390
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  6. Pass55,774 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,774 miles
    Test number
    762792505739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,770 miles (+20)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,770 miles
    Test number
    703550560520
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass55,750 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,750 miles
    Test number
    984586584906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,681 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,681 miles
    Test number
    773372889220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,560 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,560 miles
    Test number
    770247965074
    • AdvisoryHand brake linkage cleavice pin bush is missing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass55,516 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,516 miles
    Test number
    186196188518
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass55,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,480 miles
    Test number
    371797231729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,480 miles (+191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,480 miles
    Test number
    164751590880
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass55,289 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,289 miles
    Test number
    256618227847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,158 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,158 miles
    Test number
    922783741757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,991 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,991 miles
    Test number
    496965814453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,980 miles (+175)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,980 miles
    Test number
    347874794412
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail54,805 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,805 miles
    Test number
    756529783268
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass54,805 miles (+361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,805 miles
    Test number
    889529283262
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass54,444 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,444 miles
    Test number
    559170622353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,442 miles (+248)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    677277442088
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteWater leak

  22. Pass54,194 miles (+385)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,194 miles
    Test number
    629361611090
    • NoteEngine coolant leak
    • NoteN/s rack boot twisted
    • NoteO/s rack boot starting to split
    • NoteSlight binding o/s rear brake
    • NoteSlight brake judder front brakes
    • NoteWiper blade starting to split

  23. Pass53,809 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,809 miles
    Test number
    740189710090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,697 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,697 miles
    Test number
    663773619013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,455 miles (+137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,455 miles
    Test number
    930277738055
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  26. Fail53,318 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    594483217267
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass53,318 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    753903617254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,170 miles
    Test number
    304705196180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 840 LOT

What vehicle is registration 840 LOT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 840 LOT on a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 4 Sept 1987. 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 840 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 840 LOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 840 LOT?
The MOT on 840 LOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 840 LOT done?
840 LOT was recorded at 56,010 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 144 miles a year.
Has 840 LOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 840 LOT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 840 LOT 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 840 LOT find?
840 LOT passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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