Lotus Esprit
Red · Petrol · 1992 · 2,174 cc
C6 DABMOT history
C6 DAB is a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 18 Mar 1992. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,743 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 96,743 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,237 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C6 DAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Esprit
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,174 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 18 Mar 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C6 DAB was last recorded at 96,743 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Sept 2015: 81,511 miles, lower than 90,426 miles on 17 Sept 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 96,328 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 415 miles
- Average per year
- 1,237 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,743 miles
- 2024 – 96,328 miles
- 2023 – 95,679 miles
- 2022 – 95,301 miles
- 2021 – 94,796 miles
- 2020 – 94,310 miles
- 2019 – 93,970 miles
- 2018 – 93,437 miles
- 2017 – 92,948 miles
- 2016 – 92,237 miles
- 2015 – 91,584 miles
- 2014 – 90,426 miles
- 2013 – 88,685 miles
- 2012 – 87,375 miles
- 2011 – 85,974 miles
- 2010 – 83,575 miles
- 2009 – 80,488 miles
- 2008 – 77,783 miles
- 2007 – 74,934 miles
- 2006 – 72,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,743 miles
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,743 miles (+415)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 96,743 miles
- Test number
- 610008995044
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,328 miles (+26)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 96,328 miles
- Test number
- 889713167592
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,302 miles (+623)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,302 miles
- Test number
- 824000715955
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,679 miles (+378)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 95,679 miles
- Test number
- 961809272600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,301 miles (+505)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 95,301 miles
- Test number
- 128645542320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,796 miles (+486)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 94,796 miles
- Test number
- 629099520613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,310 miles (+340)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 94,310 miles
- Test number
- 121425180419
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 93,970 miles
- Test number
- 103118510262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,970 miles (+533)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,970 miles
- Test number
- 298866724002
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Pass93,437 miles (+489)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 93,437 miles
- Test number
- 824696458802
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass92,948 miles (+711)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 92,948 miles
- Test number
- 876767571367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,237 miles (+653)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 92,237 miles
- Test number
- 863360596037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,584 miles (+10,073)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 91,584 miles
- Test number
- 274720569440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,511 miles (-8,915)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,511 miles
- Test number
- 570434430202
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear cut badly
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
- AdvisorySlight blow of exhaust at rear joint
Pass90,426 miles2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 90,426 miles
- Test number
- 326570864405
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteIdle speed erratic
- NoteMovement in steering column/ pedal box mounts
- NoteWiper poor
Fail90,422 miles (+1,737)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,422 miles
- Test number
- 818640964255
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteIdle speed erratic
- NoteMovement in steering column/ pedal box mounts
- NoteWiper poor
Pass88,685 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 88,685 miles
- Test number
- 448830863204
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail88,685 miles (+1,310)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,685 miles
- Test number
- 386412093198
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass87,375 miles (+1,401)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 87,375 miles
- Test number
- 197447782171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteN/s/f/ tyre worn low on outer edge but not in a testable area
- NoteO/s/f/ tyre worn low on outer edge but not in a testable area
Pass85,974 miles (+2,399)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 85,974 miles
- Test number
- 666939701230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine & gear box oil leaks
Pass83,575 miles (+3,087)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 83,575 miles
- Test number
- 153717880169
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
Pass80,488 miles (+2,705)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 80,488 miles
- Test number
- 592152209292
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass77,783 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 77,783 miles
- Test number
- 462088018276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteOffside front main beam chrome bezel corroded,
Fail77,781 miles (+2,847)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,781 miles
- Test number
- 684972218292
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteOffside front main beam chrome bezel corroded,
Pass74,934 miles (+2,107)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 74,934 miles
- Test number
- 702942297190
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Pass72,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 72,827 miles
- Test number
- 733776796164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C6 DAB
- Does C6 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 DAB is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on C6 DAB?
- The MOT on C6 DAB is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C6 DAB done?
- C6 DAB was recorded at 96,743 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 1,237 miles a year.
- Has C6 DAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C6 DAB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on C6 DAB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C6 DAB find?
- C6 DAB passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear oil leak, but not excessive.
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