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Lotus Esprit

Blue · Petrol · 1986 · 2,174 cc

NRG 997MOT history

NRG 997 is a blue petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 8 Oct 1986. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 40,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
40,525 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
67 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NRG 997
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
8 Oct 1986
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

NRG 997 was last recorded at 40,525 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,489 miles · 12 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
67 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 40,525 miles
  • 2019 – 40,489 miles
  • 2018 – 40,421 miles
  • 2017 – 40,302 miles
  • 2016 – 40,245 miles
  • 2015 – 40,173 miles
  • 2014 – 40,157 miles
  • 2013 – 40,079 miles
  • 2012 – 39,970 miles
  • 2011 – 39,892 miles
  • 2010 – 39,786 miles
  • 2009 – 39,673 miles
  • 2008 – 39,634 miles
  • 2007 – 39,576 miles
  • 2006 – 39,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,525 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,525 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    40,525 miles
    Test number
    838983311219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,489 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,489 miles
    Test number
    409553406561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

  3. Pass40,421 miles (+119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,421 miles
    Test number
    454582534136
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  4. Pass40,302 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,302 miles
    Test number
    138131456680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass40,245 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    246700962655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,173 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,173 miles
    Test number
    308544115115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,157 miles (+78)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,157 miles
    Test number
    205502534334
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousBrakes not tested due to leaking pipe
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass40,079 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,079 miles
    Test number
    389550533331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,970 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,970 miles
    Test number
    178006142317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,892 miles (+106)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,892 miles
    Test number
    589999521397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside headlamp backing rusty

  11. Pass39,786 miles (+113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,786 miles
    Test number
    712959810398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass39,673 miles (+12)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,673 miles
    Test number
    492893829305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rearfibre glass body mount in poor condition

  13. Fail39,661 miles (+27)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,661 miles
    Test number
    461416489254
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside rear fibreglass body mount in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear brake sticky
    • NoteSigns of brake fluid around servo/master cylinder area, topping up?

  14. Pass39,634 miles (+58)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,634 miles
    Test number
    394371968486
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four discs rusty
    • NoteNearside fibreglass body mount in poor condition

  15. Pass39,576 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,576 miles
    Test number
    892531977221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,460 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,460 miles
    Test number
    710317366192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leaking
    • NoteOffside rear flexible brake hose furrel corroded

Questions about NRG 997

What vehicle is registration NRG 997 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NRG 997 on a blue petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 8 Oct 1986. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NRG 997 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NRG 997 expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NRG 997?
The MOT on NRG 997 expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NRG 997 done?
NRG 997 was recorded at 40,525 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 67 miles a year.
Has NRG 997 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NRG 997 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on NRG 997 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 NRG 997 find?
NRG 997 passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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