Lotus Esprit
White · Petrol · 1999 · 3,506 cc
T8 RCLMOT history
T8 RCL is a white petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 40,179 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 40,179 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 7
- 6 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 550 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 RCL
- 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
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T8 RCL was last recorded at 40,179 miles on 21 Jun 2025, 771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 39,408 miles · 24 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 771 miles
- Average per year
- 550 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 40,179 miles
- 2024 – 39,408 miles
- 2020 – 39,379 miles
- 2010 – 37,728 miles
- 2008 – 37,034 miles
- 2007 – 31,715 miles
- 2006 – 29,650 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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Full MOT history
7 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,179 miles (+771)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 40,179 miles
- Test number
- 971801937898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,408 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 39,408 miles
- Test number
- 928788338767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,379 miles (+1,651)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,379 miles
- Test number
- 943698749355
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Pass37,728 miles (+694)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 37,728 miles
- Test number
- 294489100472
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,034 miles (+5,319)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 37,034 miles
- Test number
- 891234138128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass31,715 miles (+2,065)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2008
- Odometer
- 31,715 miles
- Test number
- 153742837178
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass29,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2007
- Odometer
- 29,650 miles
- Test number
- 292636826176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T8 RCL
- Does T8 RCL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T8 RCL expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T8 RCL?
- The MOT on T8 RCL expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T8 RCL done?
- T8 RCL was recorded at 40,179 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2025, an average of 550 miles a year.
- Has T8 RCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 RCL has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on T8 RCL 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 T8 RCL find?
- T8 RCL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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