LOTUS ESPRIT C8KVB has 20 MOTs

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This 1998 LOTUS ESPRIT has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 1 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 60,593 miles 3 months ago on Monday 23rd February 2026 at 10:00.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Monday 22nd February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

C8KVB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202760,593 MI
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202521ST FEBRUARY 202659,341 MI
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 202421ST FEBRUARY 202558,276 MI
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202321ST FEBRUARY 202457,338 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Off Side And Near Side Rear Between Flexible Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 202117TH SEPTEMBER 202256,024 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Outer Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Off Side And Near Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 202017TH SEPTEMBER 202154,151 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED5TH JUNE 20194TH DECEMBER 202052,070 MI
PASSED23RD MAY 20184TH JUNE 201950,449 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 20174TH JUNE 2018495,502 MI
PASSED27TH MAY 20164TH JUNE 201748,587 MI
PASSED5TH JUNE 20154TH JUNE 2016476,478 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201315TH NOVEMBER 201446,639 MI
PASSED27TH APRIL 201229TH APRIL 201345,063 MI
PASSED28TH APRIL 201129TH APRIL 201243,753 MI
PASSED30TH APRIL 201029TH APRIL 201142,485 MI
PASSED22ND APRIL 200921ST APRIL 201042,317 MI
PASSED14TH JANUARY 200817TH JANUARY 200941,927 MI
PASSED12TH JANUARY 200717TH JANUARY 200840,453 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED18TH JANUARY 200617TH JANUARY 200737,140 MI
FAILED18TH JANUARY 200637,140 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate With Character(s) Which Are Not Of Equal Width Along Their Entire Length (6.3.4a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate With Character(s) Which Are Not Of Equal Width Along Their Entire Length (6.3.4a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C8KVB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 95% | MOT Failure Rate: 5%

C8KVB MOT Comments

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C8KVB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 60,593 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,164 miles

C8KVB FAQs

This Lotus Esprit with registration C8KVB was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 60,593 miles, so this Lotus has travelled an average of 2,164 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Lotus Esprit beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 1 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C8KVB has a 95% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Lotus Esprit has had 10 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Lotus Esprit is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does C8KVB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 C8KVB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C8KVB Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 C8KVB does have Tax. Read more

When does C8KVB Tax expire?

The current Tax for C8KVB will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does C8KVB MOT expire?

The current MOT for C8KVB will expire in 9 months on Monday 22nd February 2027. Read more

When did C8KVB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C8KVB was on Monday 23rd February 2026 at 10:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C8KVB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for C8KVB we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has C8KVB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for C8KVB we can see 1 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 95% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C8KVB?

C8KVB is registered as a 1998 Lotus Esprit. Read more

How many miles has C8KVB done?

The odometer reading for C8KVB at the last MOT in February 2026 was 60,593 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,164 miles per year. Read more

How old is C8KVB?

The vehicle C8KVB was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st August 1998. Read more

What colour is C8KVB?

The official colour of C8KVB is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does C8KVB have?

C8KVB has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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