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Lotus Esprit

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,506 cc

RG 8010MOT history

RG 8010 is a silver petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 41,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

RG 8010 silver Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Esprit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
41,502 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RG 8010
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RG 8010 was last recorded at 41,502 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,336 miles · 24 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
166 miles
Average per year
821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,502 miles
  • 2024 – 41,336 miles
  • 2023 – 41,109 miles
  • 2022 – 40,609 miles
  • 2021 – 40,025 miles
  • 2019 – 39,589 miles
  • 2014 – 38,745 miles
  • 2013 – 36,619 miles
  • 2011 – 34,948 miles
  • 2010 – 33,211 miles
  • 2009 – 32,776 miles
  • 2007 – 28,344 miles
  • 2006 – 25,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,502 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,502 miles (+166)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    41,502 miles
    Test number
    769485263028
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass41,336 miles (+227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,336 miles
    Test number
    344589409734
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass41,109 miles (+500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    600837787040
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing low on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,609 miles (+584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    40,609 miles
    Test number
    656721749058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all suspension coil springs.

  5. Pass40,025 miles (+436)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    40,025 miles
    Test number
    151876052515
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  6. Pass39,589 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,589 miles
    Test number
    595643390857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail39,589 miles (+844)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,589 miles
    Test number
    289570181339
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass38,745 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,745 miles
    Test number
    599149254251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,619 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,619 miles
    Test number
    609715013211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,948 miles
    Test number
    247799071479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,948 miles (+1,737)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,948 miles
    Test number
    938177161179
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass33,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,211 miles
    Test number
    872054230179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,211 miles (+435)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,211 miles
    Test number
    553874930187
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside track rod inner joints (steering rack]

  14. Pass32,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    564712579006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,749 miles (+4,405)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,749 miles
    Test number
    744192379031
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  16. Pass28,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,344 miles
    Test number
    314021887293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,344 miles (+2,522)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,344 miles
    Test number
    723676777240
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass25,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,822 miles
    Test number
    544939866280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RG 8010

What vehicle is registration RG 8010 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RG 8010 on a silver petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 23 Apr 2001. 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 RG 8010 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RG 8010 is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on RG 8010?
The MOT on RG 8010 is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RG 8010 done?
RG 8010 was recorded at 41,502 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 821 miles a year.
Has RG 8010 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RG 8010 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on RG 8010 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 RG 8010 find?
RG 8010 passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective split; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on inner edges; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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