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Lotus Esprit

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,506 cc

J66 LOTMOT history

J66 LOT is a blue petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 62,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

J66 LOT blue Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
62,579 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 LOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 LOT was last recorded at 62,579 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,399 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
1,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,579 miles
  • 2024 – 62,399 miles
  • 2020 – 62,082 miles
  • 2019 – 61,331 miles
  • 2011 – 52,277 miles
  • 2010 – 48,835 miles
  • 2009 – 47,650 miles
  • 2008 – 42,231 miles
  • 2007 – 37,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,579 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,579 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,579 miles
    Test number
    940697363845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,399 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    62,399 miles
    Test number
    806130566629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,082 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,082 miles
    Test number
    577954883138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,003 miles (+672)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,003 miles
    Test number
    859015828400
    • 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass61,331 miles (+9,054)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,331 miles
    Test number
    766679711594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,277 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,277 miles
    Test number
    619195541153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,835 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,835 miles
    Test number
    540570820102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,650 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,650 miles
    Test number
    743497929172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattery flat
    • NoteEngine temp hot when doing emissions
    • NoteHandbrake close to travel limit

  9. Fail47,650 miles (+5,419)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,650 miles
    Test number
    822777929135
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattery flat
    • NoteEngine temp hot when doing emissions
    • NoteHandbrake close to travel limit

  10. Pass42,231 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,231 miles
    Test number
    151825488000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,095 miles (+5,055)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,095 miles
    Test number
    882015638083
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing on inner edges

  12. Pass37,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,040 miles
    Test number
    350048217071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 LOT

Does J66 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J66 LOT expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J66 LOT?
The MOT on J66 LOT expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J66 LOT done?
J66 LOT was recorded at 62,579 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 1,403 miles a year.
Has J66 LOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 LOT has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on J66 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 J66 LOT find?
J66 LOT passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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