Lotus Esprit
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,974 cc
T3 RGJMOT history
T3 RGJ is a blue petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,028 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 59,028 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 RGJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Esprit
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,974 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 RGJ was last recorded at 59,028 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 58,819 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 209 miles
- Average per year
- 1,107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,028 miles
- 2025 – 58,819 miles
- 2024 – 58,389 miles
- 2023 – 58,121 miles
- 2022 – 57,860 miles
- 2021 – 57,387 miles
- 2020 – 57,200 miles
- 2019 – 56,178 miles
- 2018 – 55,779 miles
- 2017 – 55,402 miles
- 2016 – 54,390 miles
- 2015 – 53,393 miles
- 2014 – 52,717 miles
- 2013 – 51,124 miles
- 2012 – 45,289 miles
- 2011 – 44,490 miles
- 2010 – 43,882 miles
- 2009 – 42,504 miles
- 2008 – 41,501 miles
- 2007 – 39,794 miles
- 2006 – 36,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Suspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,028 miles (+209)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 59,028 miles
- Test number
- 751314252121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,819 miles (+430)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 58,819 miles
- Test number
- 657542745401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,389 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 58,389 miles
- Test number
- 575034832908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,375 miles (+254)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,375 miles
- Test number
- 623002142480
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inner sidewall. 215/40 ZR17 83Y Goodyear Eagle F1. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.
Pass58,121 miles (+261)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 58,121 miles
- Test number
- 458167224700
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.
Pass57,860 miles (+473)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 57,860 miles
- Test number
- 616969308075
- AdvisoryFront suspension of vehicle shows light corrosion, advise to monitor
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension of vehicle shows light corrosion, advise to monitor
Pass57,387 miles (+187)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 57,387 miles
- Test number
- 329461165528
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,200 miles (+195)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 57,200 miles
- Test number
- 307092934421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,005 miles (+827)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,005 miles
- Test number
- 317933833273
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass56,178 miles (+399)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 56,178 miles
- Test number
- 519674756804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 55,779 miles
- Test number
- 220647367331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,779 miles (+377)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,779 miles
- Test number
- 163731444131
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass55,402 miles (+1,012)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 55,402 miles
- Test number
- 394281136890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,390 miles (+997)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 54,390 miles
- Test number
- 586291028571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,393 miles (+676)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 53,393 miles
- Test number
- 397521675018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,717 miles (+1,593)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 52,717 miles
- Test number
- 376182874086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,124 miles (+198)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 51,124 miles
- Test number
- 549522593062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail50,926 miles (+5,637)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,926 miles
- Test number
- 467315883063
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass45,289 miles (+799)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 45,289 miles
- Test number
- 879954992000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,490 miles (+608)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 44,490 miles
- Test number
- 758267671089
- 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)
Pass43,882 miles (+1,378)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 43,882 miles
- Test number
- 531392170058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,504 miles (+1,003)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 42,504 miles
- Test number
- 384263379092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,501 miles (+1,707)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 41,501 miles
- Test number
- 813538968058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass39,794 miles (+3,544)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 39,794 miles
- Test number
- 210795357085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 36,250 miles
- Test number
- 762025866068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 RGJ
- Does T3 RGJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 RGJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 RGJ?
- The MOT on T3 RGJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 RGJ done?
- T3 RGJ was recorded at 59,028 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,107 miles a year.
- Has T3 RGJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 RGJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T3 RGJ 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 T3 RGJ find?
- T3 RGJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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