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Lotus Esprit

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,974 cc

T450 RKRMOT history

T450 RKR is an orange petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
88,133 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T450 RKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,974 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T450 RKR was last recorded at 88,133 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2016: 83,198 miles, lower than 84,505 miles on 16 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,111 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,133 miles
  • 2022 – 88,111 miles
  • 2021 – 87,892 miles
  • 2020 – 87,812 miles
  • 2019 – 87,590 miles
  • 2018 – 86,807 miles
  • 2017 – 86,665 miles
  • 2016 – 83,199 miles
  • 2015 – 84,505 miles
  • 2014 – 82,190 miles
  • 2013 – 78,975 miles
  • 2012 – 76,832 miles
  • 2011 – 76,492 miles
  • 2010 – 74,621 miles
  • 2009 – 72,477 miles
  • 2008 – 68,657 miles
  • 2007 – 65,327 miles
  • 2006 – 61,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,133 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush located on lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,133 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,133 miles
    Test number
    368331082972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,111 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,111 miles
    Test number
    575704931108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,892 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,892 miles
    Test number
    347356642756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,812 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,812 miles
    Test number
    297523913050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,750 miles (+160)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,750 miles
    Test number
    588550367078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock Absorber corroded

  6. Pass87,590 miles (+783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,590 miles
    Test number
    969553088834
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front at inner wheel arch area by steering rack (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,807 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,807 miles
    Test number
    989187607337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,804 miles (+139)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,804 miles
    Test number
    592935401020
    • MajorEmissions not tested Tempreture guage reading extremly high, not tested for safety reasons and possible engine damage may occur if vehicle over heats (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass86,665 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,665 miles
    Test number
    639371574191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush located on lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail86,662 miles (+3,463)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,662 miles
    Test number
    151947786891
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On insides (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear front hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush located on lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On outside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Attached to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPuddle of brake fluid below brake mater cylinder area, no visible leaks at time of inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 25% (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass83,199 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,199 miles
    Test number
    661578947234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail83,198 miles (-1,307)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,198 miles
    Test number
    292316867969
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass84,505 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,505 miles
    Test number
    626007965117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,190 miles
    Test number
    145285604142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,190 miles (+3,215)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,190 miles
    Test number
    917615104172
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass78,975 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,975 miles
    Test number
    408676193031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,832 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,832 miles
    Test number
    949466712165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,779 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,779 miles
    Test number
    428033732091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,492 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    997671531006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,621 miles (+2,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,621 miles
    Test number
    124567440405
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass72,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,477 miles
    Test number
    424444839051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail72,477 miles (+3,820)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,477 miles
    Test number
    752423929027
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass68,657 miles (+3,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,657 miles
    Test number
    232149408038
    • 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)

  24. Pass65,327 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,327 miles
    Test number
    343638207019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    813723316068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T450 RKR

Does T450 RKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T450 RKR expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T450 RKR?
The MOT on T450 RKR expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T450 RKR done?
T450 RKR was recorded at 88,133 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 1,410 miles a year.
Has T450 RKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T450 RKR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T450 RKR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T450 RKR find?
T450 RKR passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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