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Lotus Esprit

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,506 cc

T987 JOGMOT history

T987 JOG is a silver petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 35,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
35,246 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T987 JOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T987 JOG was last recorded at 35,246 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,213 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,246 miles
  • 2023 – 35,213 miles
  • 2022 – 35,103 miles
  • 2021 – 35,094 miles
  • 2020 – 35,009 miles
  • 2016 – 34,908 miles
  • 2012 – 34,766 miles
  • 2009 – 34,209 miles
  • 2008 – 32,295 miles
  • 2007 – 31,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,246 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,246 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    35,246 miles
    Test number
    793527185735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass35,213 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    35,213 miles
    Test number
    405003145130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail35,213 miles (+110)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,213 miles
    Test number
    505958749521
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass35,103 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,103 miles
    Test number
    476430731128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,094 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    35,094 miles
    Test number
    988075195936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,009 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,009 miles
    Test number
    689448470310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass34,908 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,908 miles
    Test number
    280043432129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,766 miles (+557)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,766 miles
    Test number
    266315242212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront wiper blade split
  9. Pass34,209 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,209 miles
    Test number
    100370639216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,295 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,295 miles
    Test number
    870246118146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,047 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,047 miles
    Test number
    971537327026
    • NoteSmall split in wiper blade

Questions about T987 JOG

Does T987 JOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T987 JOG expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T987 JOG?
The MOT on T987 JOG expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T987 JOG done?
T987 JOG was recorded at 35,246 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 227 miles a year.
Has T987 JOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 JOG has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T987 JOG 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 T987 JOG find?
T987 JOG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear coil spring corroded x2.

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