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Lotus Esprit

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 2,174 cc

L1 CMJMOT history

L1 CMJ is a green petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L1 CMJ green Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,397 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 CMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 CMJ was last recorded at 74,397 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,881 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
516 miles
Average per year
1,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,397 miles
  • 2025 – 73,881 miles
  • 2023 – 71,876 miles
  • 2022 – 70,213 miles
  • 2021 – 69,420 miles
  • 2019 – 68,619 miles
  • 2018 – 67,869 miles
  • 2017 – 67,585 miles
  • 2016 – 65,943 miles
  • 2014 – 65,433 miles
  • 2012 – 63,970 miles
  • 2011 – 61,449 miles
  • 2010 – 57,739 miles
  • 2008 – 55,815 miles
  • 2007 – 53,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,397 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,397 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,397 miles
    Test number
    353612671729
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail74,397 miles (+516)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,397 miles
    Test number
    404485542277
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass73,881 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,881 miles
    Test number
    629326292447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,876 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,876 miles
    Test number
    931025319030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,213 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    487021243465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,420 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,420 miles
    Test number
    871179403042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,619 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,619 miles
    Test number
    818604903472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,869 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,869 miles
    Test number
    557231827266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,585 miles
    Test number
    812560555621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,585 miles (+1,642)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,585 miles
    Test number
    269492672447
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  11. Pass65,943 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,943 miles
    Test number
    802429456376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,433 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,433 miles
    Test number
    576009214332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,970 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,970 miles
    Test number
    167326112036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,449 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,449 miles
    Test number
    319234711029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,739 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,739 miles
    Test number
    792245810024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,815 miles (+1,903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,815 miles
    Test number
    574624788265
    • NoteFront tyres low on tread on inner edge
  17. Pass53,912 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,912 miles
    Test number
    633517077214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,482 miles
    Test number
    573420817025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 CMJ

Does L1 CMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 CMJ is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 CMJ?
The MOT on L1 CMJ is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 CMJ done?
L1 CMJ was recorded at 74,397 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 1,113 miles a year.
Has L1 CMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 CMJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 CMJ 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 L1 CMJ find?
L1 CMJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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