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Lotus Esprit

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,506 cc

T30 ESPMOT history

T30 ESP is a silver petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 80,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,904 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 ESP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 ESP was last recorded at 80,904 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,154 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
750 miles
Average per year
1,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,904 miles
  • 2023 – 80,154 miles
  • 2020 – 79,804 miles
  • 2019 – 79,162 miles
  • 2018 – 77,805 miles
  • 2012 – 76,192 miles
  • 2011 – 71,137 miles
  • 2010 – 70,710 miles
  • 2009 – 66,986 miles
  • 2008 – 61,504 miles
  • 2007 – 53,203 miles
  • 2006 – 47,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,904 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,904 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,904 miles
    Test number
    848102508798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,154 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,154 miles
    Test number
    512457837983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,804 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,804 miles
    Test number
    686842554330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,162 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,162 miles
    Test number
    305967824392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,160 miles (+1,355)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,160 miles
    Test number
    149189752600
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Pass77,805 miles (+1,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,805 miles
    Test number
    130539512867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)
  7. Pass76,192 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,192 miles
    Test number
    715858092144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,137 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,137 miles
    Test number
    398784421493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,710 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,710 miles
    Test number
    812163370182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,986 miles (+5,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,986 miles
    Test number
    450334979123
    • 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)
  11. Pass61,504 miles (+8,301)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,504 miles
    Test number
    244146278419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,203 miles (+5,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    612558037140
    • NoteNearside cat rattles
  13. Pass47,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,829 miles
    Test number
    872095766185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 ESP

Does T30 ESP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 ESP is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T30 ESP?
The MOT on T30 ESP is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T30 ESP done?
T30 ESP was recorded at 80,904 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 1,670 miles a year.
Has T30 ESP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 ESP has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T30 ESP 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 T30 ESP find?
T30 ESP passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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