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Lotus Esprit GT3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,974 cc

S74 LCFMOT history

S74 LCF is a red petrol Lotus Esprit GT3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

S74 LCF red Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Esprit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,829 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S74 LCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit GT3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,974 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S74 LCF was last recorded at 108,829 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,646 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,183 miles
Average per year
2,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,829 miles
  • 2024 – 106,646 miles
  • 2023 – 106,003 miles
  • 2022 – 105,260 miles
  • 2020 – 105,178 miles
  • 2018 – 102,422 miles
  • 2017 – 101,373 miles
  • 2016 – 100,831 miles
  • 2015 – 99,174 miles
  • 2014 – 96,447 miles
  • 2013 – 94,121 miles
  • 2012 – 91,606 miles
  • 2011 – 88,463 miles
  • 2010 – 84,697 miles
  • 2009 – 82,348 miles
  • 2008 – 79,028 miles
  • 2007 – 74,608 miles
  • 2006 – 66,449 miles
  • 2005 – 58,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,829 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,829 miles
    Test number
    902014254313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    741306475528
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass106,646 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,646 miles
    Test number
    677997067394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,003 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,003 miles
    Test number
    396455657712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,000 miles (+740)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,000 miles
    Test number
    978125857581
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass105,260 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,260 miles
    Test number
    236294716310
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass105,178 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,178 miles
    Test number
    818981052226
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Main beam lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Main beam lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail105,178 miles (+827)4 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,178 miles
    Test number
    860112162366
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Main beam lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Main beam lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass104,351 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,351 miles
    Test number
    494457239144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,422 miles
    Test number
    789651007658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail102,422 miles (+1,049)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,422 miles
    Test number
    117994446975
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.068 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT TO EXHAUST JOINT IS BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass101,373 miles (+542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,373 miles
    Test number
    573097935208
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass100,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,831 miles
    Test number
    985645285820
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail100,831 miles (+1,657)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,831 miles
    Test number
    238257737242
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass99,174 miles (+2,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,174 miles
    Test number
    227698884727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar bush in bottom suspension arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar bush in bottom suspension arm has slight play

  16. Pass96,447 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,447 miles
    Test number
    409199404390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,121 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,121 miles
    Test number
    469845003357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,606 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,606 miles
    Test number
    427691312337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,463 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,463 miles
    Test number
    855914611390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,697 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,697 miles
    Test number
    511597400381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,348 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,348 miles
    Test number
    670588509334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,028 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    79,028 miles
    Test number
    983034198283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,608 miles (+8,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,608 miles
    Test number
    662764807307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass66,449 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    66,449 miles
    Test number
    822616906376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    760945515327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S74 LCF

Does S74 LCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S74 LCF is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S74 LCF?
The MOT on S74 LCF is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S74 LCF done?
S74 LCF was recorded at 108,829 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,489 miles a year.
Has S74 LCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S74 LCF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S74 LCF 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 S74 LCF find?
S74 LCF passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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