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Lotus Esprit

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,506 cc

S7 EJEMOT history

S7 EJE is a blue petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 31 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2022.

S7 EJE blue Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2023
Mileage
78,576 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 EJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 EJE was last recorded at 78,576 miles on 18 Jul 2022, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,525 miles · 13 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
1,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,576 miles
  • 2021 – 78,525 miles
  • 2020 – 78,500 miles
  • 2019 – 78,005 miles
  • 2018 – 76,886 miles
  • 2017 – 76,258 miles
  • 2015 – 75,851 miles
  • 2014 – 74,382 miles
  • 2013 – 72,473 miles
  • 2012 – 69,266 miles
  • 2011 – 66,618 miles
  • 2010 – 64,089 miles
  • 2009 – 60,964 miles
  • 2008 – 57,338 miles
  • 2007 – 53,789 miles
  • 2006 – 50,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,576 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Trackrod end ball joint boot starting to perish
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,576 miles (+51)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,576 miles
    Test number
    776619971177
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trackrod end ball joint boot starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass78,525 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,525 miles
    Test number
    983119289848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,500 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    697945309165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    771285039242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,005 miles (+1,119)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    502014509374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,886 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,886 miles
    Test number
    977737756767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,258 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,258 miles
    Test number
    221132532371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,851 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,851 miles
    Test number
    139636897378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail75,851 miles (+1,469)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,851 miles
    Test number
    428162770333
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass74,382 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,382 miles
    Test number
    828337184044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,473 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,473 miles
    Test number
    247453993086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,266 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    946479582042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,618 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    269529281013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,089 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,089 miles
    Test number
    673160290015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,964 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,964 miles
    Test number
    590626889050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,338 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,338 miles
    Test number
    360556188059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,789 miles (+3,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,789 miles
    Test number
    483410197094
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass50,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,743 miles
    Test number
    460913196005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 EJE

Does S7 EJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S7 EJE expired on 17 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S7 EJE?
The MOT on S7 EJE expired on 17 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S7 EJE done?
S7 EJE was recorded at 78,576 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2022, an average of 1,709 miles a year.
Has S7 EJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 EJE has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on S7 EJE 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 S7 EJE find?
S7 EJE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2022 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s; front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked, and 4 more.

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