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Lotus Esprit

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 3,506 cc

Y208 LGMMOT history

Y208 LGM is a grey petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 24 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 27,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

Y208 LGM grey Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Esprit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
27,124 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 LGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 LGM was last recorded at 27,124 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2007: 14,829 miles, lower than 130,332 miles on 18 May 2006.

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
26,910 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,124 miles
  • 2025 – 26,910 miles
  • 2024 – 26,671 miles
  • 2023 – 26,293 miles
  • 2022 – 25,927 miles
  • 2021 – 25,142 miles
  • 2020 – 24,881 miles
  • 2019 – 24,590 miles
  • 2018 – 24,301 miles
  • 2017 – 23,539 miles
  • 2016 – 23,147 miles
  • 2015 – 22,010 miles
  • 2014 – 21,452 miles
  • 2013 – 20,714 miles
  • 2012 – 20,475 miles
  • 2011 – 19,652 miles
  • 2010 – 18,479 miles
  • 2009 – 17,334 miles
  • 2008 – 16,224 miles
  • 2007 – 14,829 miles
  • 2006 – 130,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,124 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all 4 springs starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe that goes through sub frame to each tank, starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pump end of power steering pipes starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,124 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    27,124 miles
    Test number
    349004300108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,910 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    26,910 miles
    Test number
    152358393388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,671 miles (+75)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    26,671 miles
    Test number
    767420348838
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded pipe that goes through sub frame to each tank, starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pump end of power steering pipes starting to corrode (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  4. Fail26,596 miles (+303)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,596 miles
    Test number
    174779120309
    • MajorOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative offside indicators not flashing when hazards are activated (4.4.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded pipe that goes through sub frame to each tank, starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pump end of power steering pipes starting to corrode (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  5. Pass26,293 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    26,293 miles
    Test number
    144100841249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,927 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    25,927 miles
    Test number
    783406049885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,142 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    25,142 miles
    Test number
    502418924773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,881 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    24,881 miles
    Test number
    192873241243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,590 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    24,590 miles
    Test number
    707726773635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,301 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    24,301 miles
    Test number
    413980833346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,539 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    23,539 miles
    Test number
    401740183370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,147 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,147 miles
    Test number
    294597755065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,010 miles (+558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,010 miles
    Test number
    297211775153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  14. Pass21,452 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,452 miles
    Test number
    157188074142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,714 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,714 miles
    Test number
    357853493131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,475 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,475 miles
    Test number
    588927242179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,652 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,652 miles
    Test number
    395111751164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,479 miles (+1,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,479 miles
    Test number
    321558230135
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass17,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,334 miles
    Test number
    611329149149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,334 miles (+1,110)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,334 miles
    Test number
    672369449154
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass16,224 miles (+1,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,224 miles
    Test number
    444282068178
    • NoteTwo small stone chips in zone b
  22. Pass14,829 miles (-115,503)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    14,829 miles
    Test number
    622136467128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper blade getting weak
  23. Pass130,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    130,332 miles
    Test number
    642938536116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y208 LGM

Does Y208 LGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y208 LGM is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y208 LGM?
The MOT on Y208 LGM is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y208 LGM done?
Y208 LGM was recorded at 27,124 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026.
Has Y208 LGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 LGM has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y208 LGM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y208 LGM find?
Y208 LGM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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