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Lotus Esprit

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,506 cc

V718 JTFMOT history

V718 JTF is a silver petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 14,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.

V718 JTF silver Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2024
Mileage
14,638 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V718 JTF
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V718 JTF was last recorded at 14,638 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2008: 8,102 miles, lower than 55,954 miles on 18 Sept 2007.
  • 26 Jun 2012: 11,486 miles, lower than 99,234 miles on 2 Sept 2009.

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
14,638 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 14,638 miles
  • 2021 – 14,456 miles
  • 2020 – 13,949 miles
  • 2016 – 13,689 miles
  • 2015 – 12,963 miles
  • 2012 – 11,486 miles
  • 2009 – 99,234 miles
  • 2008 – 8,102 miles
  • 2007 – 55,954 miles
  • 2006 – 184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,638 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass14,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    14,638 miles
    Test number
    247932495700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail14,638 miles (+182)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,638 miles
    Test number
    183629508765
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass14,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    14,456 miles
    Test number
    622822395221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail14,456 miles (+507)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,456 miles
    Test number
    290403674883
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass13,949 miles (+260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    13,949 miles
    Test number
    744741822458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass13,689 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    13,689 miles
    Test number
    200467535961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,963 miles (+1,477)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    12,963 miles
    Test number
    195853025062
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  8. Pass11,486 miles (-87,748)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,486 miles
    Test number
    935418372107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,234 miles (+91,132)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    99,234 miles
    Test number
    181115149283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    8,102 miles
    Test number
    724806218394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail8,102 miles (-47,852)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,102 miles
    Test number
    792469608359
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass55,954 miles (+55,770)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,954 miles
    Test number
    403431767265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn inner edge
  13. Pass184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    184 miles
    Test number
    443315136266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V718 JTF

Does V718 JTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V718 JTF expired on 17 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V718 JTF?
The MOT on V718 JTF expired on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V718 JTF done?
V718 JTF was recorded at 14,638 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 855 miles a year.
Has V718 JTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V718 JTF has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V718 JTF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V718 JTF find?
V718 JTF passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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