GBL698XBX
LOTUS ESPRIT
1994 · SILVER · PETROL · 60,470 mi
● Taxed · due 2026-11-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-10-17● ULEZ Non-Compliant
MOT History — 29 tests · 20 passed · 9 failed
PASS22 September 2025
60,470 miPASS1 October 2024
60,223 mi- ADVISORYoil leaks from engine area
FAIL1 October 2024
60,223 mi- DANGEROUSPower steering pump insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
- MAJOROffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYoil leaks from engine area
PASS13 October 2023
59,747 miPASS6 October 2022
59,003 miFAIL6 October 2022
59,003 miPASS11 October 2021
57,853 mi- ADVISORYFront anti roll bar bushes ( in Lower arm) deteriorated
FAIL11 October 2021
57,853 mi- MAJOROffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOROffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYFront anti roll bar bushes ( in Lower arm) deteriorated
PASS29 September 2020
56,345 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front antroll bar bush deteriorated ( in lower arm)
PASS18 October 2019
55,575 mi- ADVISORYn/s reverse light inop
- ADVISORYn/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
PASS1 August 2018
51,634 mi- ADVISORYnearside inner main beam light not working
PASS6 July 2017
49,821 miFAIL6 July 2017
49,821 mi- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (also cracking and perished) (4.1.E.1)
- FAILNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
PASS7 July 2016
49,289 miFAIL22 June 2016
49,227 mi- FAILNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAILOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAILNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling coil spring (3.6.B.4a)
PASS26 August 2015
47,760 miPASS8 November 2014
47,541 miFAIL30 September 2014
47,531 mi- FAILNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FAILNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FAILNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS13 May 2014
47,352 miPASS8 March 2013
47,224 miPASS2 June 2011
46,713 mi- USER ENTEREDboth front head lamp corroded
- USER ENTEREDslight corrosion on front brake pipes
PASS3 June 2010
45,943 miFAIL6 April 2010
45,881 mi- FAILEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FAILRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FAILExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORYNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS28 April 2009
44,849 miPASS2 May 2008
43,808 mi- ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL18 April 2008
43,808 mi- FAILFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS23 April 2007
41,820 miFAIL17 April 2007
41,820 mi- FAILNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FAILNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASS28 March 2006
40,551 miVehicle Details Official
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