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Lotus Esprit

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,506 cc

T80 ESPMOT history

T80 ESP is a blue petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 42,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
42,395 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T80 ESP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T80 ESP was last recorded at 42,395 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,304 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,395 miles
  • 2024 – 42,304 miles
  • 2023 – 42,240 miles
  • 2022 – 42,173 miles
  • 2021 – 42,118 miles
  • 2020 – 42,041 miles
  • 2019 – 41,955 miles
  • 2018 – 41,861 miles
  • 2017 – 41,787 miles
  • 2016 – 41,716 miles
  • 2015 – 41,489 miles
  • 2014 – 41,312 miles
  • 2013 – 40,886 miles
  • 2012 – 40,739 miles
  • 2011 – 40,471 miles
  • 2010 – 40,309 miles
  • 2009 – 39,646 miles
  • 2008 – 38,765 miles
  • 2007 – 37,808 miles
  • 2006 – 36,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,395 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,395 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    42,395 miles
    Test number
    468751970829
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass42,304 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,304 miles
    Test number
    482192324021
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass42,240 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,240 miles
    Test number
    251592068101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass42,173 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    42,173 miles
    Test number
    994306211634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass42,118 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,118 miles
    Test number
    611665683415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass42,041 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,041 miles
    Test number
    616560714923
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass41,955 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,955 miles
    Test number
    428308160945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,861 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,861 miles
    Test number
    457831346151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,787 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,787 miles
    Test number
    807086060351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,716 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,716 miles
    Test number
    376252140099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,489 miles
    Test number
    747649315259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,489 miles (+177)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,489 miles
    Test number
    297169815242
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  13. Pass41,312 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,312 miles
    Test number
    626440824288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,886 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,886 miles
    Test number
    916104713202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,739 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,739 miles
    Test number
    445415202285
    • NoteNo spacific match found for lambda reading passed and advised
  16. Fail40,739 miles (+268)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,739 miles
    Test number
    588385902280
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteNo spacific match found for lambda reading passed and advised
  17. Pass40,471 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,471 miles
    Test number
    666503901228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,309 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,309 miles
    Test number
    332000410498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,646 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,646 miles
    Test number
    790211559265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,297 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,297 miles
    Test number
    940001259017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,765 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,765 miles
    Test number
    113546958044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,808 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,808 miles
    Test number
    331211647071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,681 miles
    Test number
    724739236050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T80 ESP

Does T80 ESP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T80 ESP is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T80 ESP?
The MOT on T80 ESP is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T80 ESP done?
T80 ESP was recorded at 42,395 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 290 miles a year.
Has T80 ESP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T80 ESP has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on T80 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 T80 ESP find?
T80 ESP passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear.

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