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Lotus Esprit

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 3,506 cc

L8 VGTMOT history

L8 VGT is a gold petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 29 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

L8 VGT gold Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Esprit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
43,286 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VGT was last recorded at 43,286 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,195 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,286 miles
  • 2025 – 43,195 miles
  • 2024 – 43,077 miles
  • 2023 – 42,649 miles
  • 2022 – 42,609 miles
  • 2020 – 42,596 miles
  • 2019 – 42,356 miles
  • 2018 – 41,943 miles
  • 2015 – 41,921 miles
  • 2014 – 39,850 miles
  • 2013 – 35,102 miles
  • 2012 – 34,223 miles
  • 2011 – 34,053 miles
  • 2010 – 34,032 miles
  • 2009 – 33,916 miles
  • 2008 – 32,564 miles
  • 2007 – 29,545 miles
  • 2006 – 26,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,286 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,286 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    43,286 miles
    Test number
    319962399832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,195 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    43,195 miles
    Test number
    561716715540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,077 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,077 miles
    Test number
    712277549598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,649 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,649 miles
    Test number
    379658045405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,609 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,609 miles
    Test number
    199757881025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,596 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    186652810300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,356 miles
    Test number
    673671022882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,356 miles (+413)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,356 miles
    Test number
    949537473412
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass41,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,943 miles
    Test number
    296396142763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,943 miles (+22)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,943 miles
    Test number
    241434736899
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass41,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,921 miles
    Test number
    696150725285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,921 miles (+2,071)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,921 miles
    Test number
    375210425294
    • FailureNearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAc compressor leaking
    • NoteRear main oil seal leaking

  13. Pass39,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,850 miles
    Test number
    338044534439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,850 miles (+5)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,850 miles
    Test number
    476009414245
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Fail39,845 miles (+4,743)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,845 miles
    Test number
    587122304239
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass35,102 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,102 miles
    Test number
    326355583190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,223 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,223 miles
    Test number
    597765462261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,053 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,053 miles
    Test number
    198696371068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail34,032 miles (+116)9 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,032 miles
    Test number
    131844510272
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNsr exhaust waste gate rod not attached
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass33,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,916 miles
    Test number
    272207919249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,916 miles (+1,352)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,916 miles
    Test number
    160121099199
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass32,564 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,564 miles
    Test number
    763679078153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,545 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,545 miles
    Test number
    900135447111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,684 miles
    Test number
    342248966190
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L8 VGT

Does L8 VGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VGT is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 VGT?
The MOT on L8 VGT is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VGT done?
L8 VGT was recorded at 43,286 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 837 miles a year.
Has L8 VGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VGT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on L8 VGT 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 L8 VGT find?
L8 VGT passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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