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Red · Petrol · 1964 · 1,498 cc

204 NOTMOT history

204 NOT is a red petrol Lotus first used on 31 Dec 1964. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2025
Mileage
737 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
23 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
204 NOT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
31 Dec 1964
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

204 NOT was last recorded at 737 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2011: 50 miles, lower than 319 miles on 5 Dec 2005.
  • 10 Jun 2022: 390 miles, lower than 3,929 miles on 12 Apr 2019.

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
634 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
23 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 737 miles
  • 2023 – 634 miles
  • 2022 – 390 miles
  • 2019 – 3,929 miles
  • 2017 – 3,275 miles
  • 2016 – 2,930 miles
  • 2015 – 2,606 miles
  • 2014 – 2,027 miles
  • 2013 – 1,906 miles
  • 2012 – 1,862 miles
  • 2011 – 50 miles
  • 2005 – 319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass737 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass737 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    737 miles
    Test number
    212112264962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail737 miles (+103)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    737 miles
    Test number
    539101992117
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass634 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    634 miles
    Test number
    599974083851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass390 miles (-3,539)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    390 miles
    Test number
    458934283565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass3,929 miles (+654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    3,929 miles
    Test number
    624328560648
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass3,275 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    3,275 miles
    Test number
    597218649535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass2,930 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    2,930 miles
    Test number
    722243939810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass2,606 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    2,606 miles
    Test number
    916359445170
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail2,605 miles (+578)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,605 miles
    Test number
    368167845170
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass2,027 miles (+121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    2,027 miles
    Test number
    317399114138
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass1,906 miles (+44)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    1,906 miles
    Test number
    855804513133
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass1,862 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    1,862 miles
    Test number
    187455162414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50 miles (-269)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50 miles
    Test number
    637203941014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass319 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    319 miles
    Test number
    883629235309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail319 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    319 miles
    Test number
    892009615334
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Questions about 204 NOT

What vehicle is registration 204 NOT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 204 NOT on a red petrol Lotus first used on 31 Dec 1964. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 204 NOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 204 NOT expired on 9 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 204 NOT?
The MOT on 204 NOT expired on 9 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 204 NOT done?
204 NOT was recorded at 737 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 23 miles a year.
Has 204 NOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 204 NOT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on 204 NOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 204 NOT find?
204 NOT passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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