Lotus Esprit
White · Petrol · 1999 · 3,506 cc
T334 ERAMOT history
T334 ERA is a white petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 21,461 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 21,461 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 201 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T334 ERA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Esprit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,506 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T334 ERA was last recorded at 21,461 miles on 5 Jun 2025, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 21,268 miles · 6 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 193 miles
- Average per year
- 201 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 21,461 miles
- 2023 – 21,268 miles
- 2020 – 21,226 miles
- 2019 – 21,155 miles
- 2018 – 21,135 miles
- 2017 – 19,991 miles
- 2016 – 18,797 miles
- 2013 – 18,485 miles
- 2012 – 18,297 miles
- 2011 – 18,074 miles
- 2009 – 18,063 miles
- 2008 – 18,055 miles
- 2006 – 17,671 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass21,461 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
14 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass21,461 miles (+193)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 21,461 miles
- Test number
- 956129180645
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass21,268 miles (+42)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 21,268 miles
- Test number
- 101061224005
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass21,226 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 21,226 miles
- Test number
- 688982213816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,155 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 21,155 miles
- Test number
- 501626903725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,135 miles (+1,144)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 21,135 miles
- Test number
- 636338697348
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass19,991 miles (+1,194)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 19,991 miles
- Test number
- 134924612266
- AdvisoryO/s engine mount bolt loose
Pass18,797 miles (+312)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 18,797 miles
- Test number
- 525864542311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,485 miles (+188)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 18,485 miles
- Test number
- 579897543212
- NoteParking brake low effort
Pass18,297 miles (+223)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 18,297 miles
- Test number
- 596657742199
- NotePark brake poor
Pass18,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 18,074 miles
- Test number
- 229277321481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,074 miles (+11)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,074 miles
- Test number
- 779257121148
- Repaired at testBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass18,063 miles (+8)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 18,063 miles
- Test number
- 642246669256
- NoteBoth aims on maximum height coolant leak
Fail18,055 miles (+384)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,055 miles
- Test number
- 454000168000
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
Pass17,671 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 17,671 miles
- Test number
- 470700026220
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T334 ERA
- Does T334 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T334 ERA expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T334 ERA?
- The MOT on T334 ERA expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T334 ERA done?
- T334 ERA was recorded at 21,461 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2025, an average of 201 miles a year.
- Has T334 ERA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T334 ERA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2011.
- Has the mileage on T334 ERA 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 T334 ERA find?
- T334 ERA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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