Lotus Esprit
Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 2,174 cc
L77 LOTMOT history
L77 LOT is a blue petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 9 Oct 1995. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,583 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 76,583 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,541 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L77 LOT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Esprit
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,174 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 9 Oct 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L77 LOT was last recorded at 76,583 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,581 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 1,541 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,583 miles
- 2025 – 76,581 miles
- 2024 – 76,556 miles
- 2023 – 76,519 miles
- 2022 – 75,451 miles
- 2021 – 72,358 miles
- 2018 – 71,853 miles
- 2017 – 70,859 miles
- 2016 – 67,250 miles
- 2015 – 64,208 miles
- 2014 – 55,527 miles
- 2013 – 52,246 miles
- 2012 – 50,000 miles
- 2011 – 50,000 miles
- 2010 – 50,000 miles
- 2009 – 50,000 miles
- 2008 – 50,000 miles
- 2007 – 49,999 miles
- 2006 – 46,010 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,583 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Coolant leak waterpump
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,583 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 76,583 miles
- Test number
- 871205071977
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,581 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 76,581 miles
- Test number
- 777861676856
- AdvisoryCoolant leak waterpump
Fail76,581 miles (+25)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,581 miles
- Test number
- 656948024725
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak waterpump
Pass76,556 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 76,556 miles
- Test number
- 564780794431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,519 miles (+1,068)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 76,519 miles
- Test number
- 904704654461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,451 miles (+3,093)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 75,451 miles
- Test number
- 258504616755
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,358 miles (+505)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 72,358 miles
- Test number
- 146017467594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,853 miles (+994)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 71,853 miles
- Test number
- 955789497357
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,859 miles (+3,609)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 70,859 miles
- Test number
- 376204984920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,250 miles (+3,042)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 67,250 miles
- Test number
- 990310197274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,208 miles (+2,391)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 64,208 miles
- Test number
- 545383330813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,817 miles (+6,290)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,817 miles
- Test number
- 347417452366
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryN/s/ front fog lamp not working
Pass55,527 miles (+102)2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 55,527 miles
- Test number
- 955977994215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the edges
- NoteFront wiper blade smears slightly
- NoteLarge oil leak from the engine
- NoteOnly just met fast idle carbon monoxide limits
- NoteOs number plate light dim
- NoteOsf wheel bearing noisey when rotated
- NoteWindscreen scratched across the bottom
Fail55,425 miles (+3,179)1 failure3 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,425 miles
- Test number
- 349373784428
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the edges
- NoteFront wiper blade smears slightly
- NoteLarge oil leak from the engine
- NoteOnly just met fast idle carbon monoxide limits
- NoteOs number plate light dim
- NoteOsf wheel bearing noisey when rotated
- NoteWindscreen scratched across the bottom
Pass52,246 miles (+5)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 52,246 miles
- Test number
- 358868793461
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteFront brake pads low
- NoteFront discs slight corrosion inner edge
- NoteGear oil leak from both rear driveshaft seals
- NoteN/s/f tyre splitting / perrished
- NoteRad fan noisey
- NoteRear brake pads getting low
Fail52,241 miles (+2,241)5 failures8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,241 miles
- Test number
- 697948983216
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteFront brake pads low
- NoteFront discs slight corrosion inner edge
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteGear oil leak from both rear driveshaft seals
- NoteN/s/f tyre splitting / perrished
- NoteRad fan noisey
- NoteRear brake pads getting low
Pass50,000 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 50,000 miles
- Test number
- 769820072250
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNumber plate lamps dim
Fail50,000 miles5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,000 miles
- Test number
- 239713392492
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass50,000 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 50,000 miles
- Test number
- 207610211444
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail50,000 miles1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,000 miles
- Test number
- 610604240298
- DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted
- NoteNsf and osf steering ball joint gaiter split
Pass50,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 50,000 miles
- Test number
- 852448509241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,000 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2009
- Odometer
- 50,000 miles
- Test number
- 910253828118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,999 miles (+3,989)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2008
- Odometer
- 49,999 miles
- Test number
- 550613907118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Pass46,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 46,010 miles
- Test number
- 240425326163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,010 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,010 miles
- Test number
- 244973326495
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about L77 LOT
- Does L77 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 LOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L77 LOT?
- The MOT on L77 LOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L77 LOT done?
- L77 LOT was recorded at 76,583 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 1,541 miles a year.
- Has L77 LOT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L77 LOT has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L77 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 L77 LOT find?
- L77 LOT passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive.
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