Lotus Esprit
White · Petrol · 2000 · 3,506 cc
V8 EPRMOT history
V8 EPR is a white petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 2 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 173 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 173 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 EPR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Esprit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,506 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 2 Jun 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 EPR was last recorded at 173 miles on 14 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 May 2026: 173 miles, lower than 51,065 miles on 9 May 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 51,065 miles · 9 May 2025
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173 miles
- 2025 – 51,065 miles
- 2024 – 50,859 miles
- 2022 – 50,233 miles
- 2021 – 49,810 miles
- 2020 – 49,333 miles
- 2018 – 49,060 miles
- 2017 – 47,673 miles
- 2016 – 47,135 miles
- 2015 – 47,020 miles
- 2014 – 46,796 miles
- 2012 – 44,680 miles
- 2011 – 43,414 miles
- 2010 – 42,036 miles
- 2009 – 40,783 miles
- 2008 – 38,309 miles
- 2007 – 36,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173 miles
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173 miles (-50,892)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 173 miles
- Test number
- 487697789603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 51,065 miles
- Test number
- 275657010849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,065 miles (+206)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,065 miles
- Test number
- 637224415332
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass50,859 miles (+626)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2025
- Odometer
- 50,859 miles
- Test number
- 585355677478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
Pass50,233 miles (+423)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 50,233 miles
- Test number
- 978145611488
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass49,810 miles (+4)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2022
- Odometer
- 49,810 miles
- Test number
- 398540439074
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryMany suspension bushes have perished but not excessivly
- AdvisoryMany suspension components have corrosion
Fail49,806 miles (+473)2 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,806 miles
- Test number
- 925823577695
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryMany suspension bushes have perished but not excessivly
- AdvisoryMany suspension components have corrosion
Pass49,333 miles (+273)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 49,333 miles
- Test number
- 640711523199
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (main) brake pipe front to back corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all coil springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass49,060 miles (+1,387)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 49,060 miles
- Test number
- 676538507243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,673 miles (+538)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 47,673 miles
- Test number
- 840291377278
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass47,135 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 47,135 miles
- Test number
- 714102871489
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine light ON
Fail47,135 miles (+115)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,135 miles
- Test number
- 309315489635
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine light ON
Pass47,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 47,020 miles
- Test number
- 849081348858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,020 miles (+224)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,020 miles
- Test number
- 643041440444
- FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre pressure low
Pass46,796 miles (+2,116)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 46,796 miles
- Test number
- 909662404268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,680 miles (+1,266)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 44,680 miles
- Test number
- 289014582416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,414 miles (+1,378)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 43,414 miles
- Test number
- 628322181188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,036 miles (+63)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 42,036 miles
- Test number
- 272668740190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fail41,973 miles (+1,190)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,973 miles
- Test number
- 641511940180
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass40,783 miles (+2,474)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 40,783 miles
- Test number
- 413005339134
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,309 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 38,309 miles
- Test number
- 571593448123
- NoteBoth front tyre worn and cracking with age
Fail38,309 miles (+1,958)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,309 miles
- Test number
- 700783248151
- Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth front tyre worn and cracking with age
Fail36,351 miles3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,351 miles
- Test number
- 284286317120
- Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,351 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 36,351 miles
- Test number
- 864076117154
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V8 EPR
- Does V8 EPR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 EPR is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 EPR?
- The MOT on V8 EPR is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 EPR done?
- V8 EPR was recorded at 173 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026.
- Has V8 EPR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 EPR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 EPR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V8 EPR find?
- V8 EPR passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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