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Lotus Esprit

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,506 cc

L11 XTBMOT history

L11 XTB is a blue petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 42,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

L11 XTB blue Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
42,352 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 XTB
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 valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 XTB was last recorded at 42,352 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,346 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,352 miles
  • 2025 – 42,346 miles
  • 2024 – 42,206 miles
  • 2023 – 42,098 miles
  • 2022 – 41,804 miles
  • 2021 – 41,465 miles
  • 2019 – 41,192 miles
  • 2018 – 39,884 miles
  • 2014 – 39,491 miles
  • 2012 – 38,419 miles
  • 2011 – 36,764 miles
  • 2010 – 35,072 miles
  • 2009 – 31,933 miles
  • 2007 – 28,979 miles
  • 2006 – 25,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,352 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,352 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    42,352 miles
    Test number
    999598000294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,346 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    42,346 miles
    Test number
    916171666580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,206 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    42,206 miles
    Test number
    517975851275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,098 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    42,098 miles
    Test number
    623773850245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    41,804 miles
    Test number
    806589709675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,804 miles (+339)12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,804 miles
    Test number
    860610658477
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  7. Pass41,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    41,465 miles
    Test number
    715562107149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,465 miles (+273)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,465 miles
    Test number
    483577960511
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  9. Pass41,192 miles (+1,308)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    840477229382
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass39,884 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,884 miles
    Test number
    419973632842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,491 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,491 miles
    Test number
    288098344406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,419 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,419 miles
    Test number
    179396942105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,764 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,764 miles
    Test number
    679557221123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,072 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,072 miles
    Test number
    112167600145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,933 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,933 miles
    Test number
    141434899427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,979 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,979 miles
    Test number
    634723367177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,682 miles
    Test number
    691983306191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 XTB

Does L11 XTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 XTB is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 XTB?
The MOT on L11 XTB is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 XTB done?
L11 XTB was recorded at 42,352 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 827 miles a year.
Has L11 XTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 XTB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L11 XTB 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 L11 XTB find?
L11 XTB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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