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Lotus Esprit

White · Petrol · 1995 · 2,174 cc

M882 TDAMOT history

M882 TDA is a white petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 21 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 39,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

M882 TDA white Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
39,570 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M882 TDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
21 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M882 TDA was last recorded at 39,570 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,570 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,570 miles
  • 2016 – 37,437 miles
  • 2015 – 37,022 miles
  • 2014 – 36,715 miles
  • 2013 – 36,690 miles
  • 2012 – 36,401 miles
  • 2010 – 35,645 miles
  • 2009 – 35,006 miles
  • 2008 – 33,480 miles
  • 2007 – 31,580 miles
  • 2006 – 28,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,570 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    39,570 miles
    Test number
    269804403572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail39,570 miles (+2,133)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,570 miles
    Test number
    979892087113
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass37,437 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,437 miles
    Test number
    780593579133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,022 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,022 miles
    Test number
    156731405246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,715 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,715 miles
    Test number
    275172474126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,690 miles (+289)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,690 miles
    Test number
    997204853122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass36,401 miles (+756)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,401 miles
    Test number
    976460132127
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass35,645 miles (+639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,645 miles
    Test number
    321160230132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass35,006 miles (+1,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,006 miles
    Test number
    152109949185
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass33,480 miles (+1,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,480 miles
    Test number
    291870338120
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass31,580 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,580 miles
    Test number
    983978787060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,414 miles
    Test number
    434677486070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M882 TDA

Does M882 TDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M882 TDA is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on M882 TDA?
The MOT on M882 TDA is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M882 TDA done?
M882 TDA was recorded at 39,570 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 570 miles a year.
Has M882 TDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M882 TDA has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on M882 TDA 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 M882 TDA find?
M882 TDA passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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