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Lotus Esprit

White · Petrol · 1986 · 2,174 cc

C255 UUTMOT history

C255 UUT is a white petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 16 Apr 1986. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
48,379 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C255 UUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
16 Apr 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C255 UUT was last recorded at 48,379 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,148 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
231 miles
Average per year
406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,379 miles
  • 2024 – 48,148 miles
  • 2023 – 47,994 miles
  • 2022 – 47,648 miles
  • 2021 – 47,262 miles
  • 2020 – 46,568 miles
  • 2019 – 46,298 miles
  • 2018 – 45,836 miles
  • 2017 – 45,542 miles
  • 2016 – 44,738 miles
  • 2015 – 44,539 miles
  • 2014 – 44,239 miles
  • 2013 – 43,418 miles
  • 2012 – 42,744 miles
  • 2011 – 42,506 miles
  • 2010 – 42,068 miles
  • 2009 – 41,683 miles
  • 2008 – 41,426 miles
  • 2006 – 40,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,379 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.

  • Front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,379 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    183507721161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,148 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,148 miles
    Test number
    270514014121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,994 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,994 miles
    Test number
    447919670245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass47,648 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,648 miles
    Test number
    696140173054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,262 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,262 miles
    Test number
    619342259713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,568 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,568 miles
    Test number
    373643956835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,298 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,298 miles
    Test number
    972690100925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,836 miles (+294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,836 miles
    Test number
    672067185741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

  9. Pass45,542 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,542 miles
    Test number
    158963057314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,738 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,738 miles
    Test number
    829813617999
    • AdvisoryJudder front & rear brakes

  11. Fail44,726 miles (+187)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,726 miles
    Test number
    741822447188
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass44,539 miles (+300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,539 miles
    Test number
    747211175164
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass44,239 miles (+821)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,239 miles
    Test number
    476101354168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s rear brake slightly slower than o/s

  14. Pass43,418 miles (+674)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,418 miles
    Test number
    489052453198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass42,744 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,744 miles
    Test number
    339624252196
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass42,506 miles (+438)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,506 miles
    Test number
    626077421120
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteAll front suspension bushes perished
    • NoteO/s rear wheel binding slightly

  17. Pass42,068 miles (+385)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,068 miles
    Test number
    442971620160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NotePlay detected in n/s & o/s of steering rack at road wheels

  18. Pass41,683 miles (+257)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,683 miles
    Test number
    651792829146
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay detected in o/s & n/s of steering rack at road wheels

  19. Pass41,426 miles (+877)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,426 miles
    Test number
    244051938433
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail40,549 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,549 miles
    Test number
    850813906280
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass40,549 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,549 miles
    Test number
    940723006216
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about C255 UUT

Does C255 UUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C255 UUT is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on C255 UUT?
The MOT on C255 UUT is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C255 UUT done?
C255 UUT was recorded at 48,379 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 406 miles a year.
Has C255 UUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C255 UUT has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on C255 UUT 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 C255 UUT find?
C255 UUT passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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