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Lotus Esprit

Green · Petrol · 1989 · 2,174 cc

495 EFRMOT history

495 EFR is a green petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 6 Jun 1989. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 9,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
9,812 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
495 EFR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
6 Jun 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

495 EFR was last recorded at 9,812 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 1,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
8,126 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,686 miles
Average per year
175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 9,812 miles
  • 2025 – 8,126 miles
  • 2024 – 8,010 miles
  • 2023 – 7,960 miles
  • 2018 – 7,942 miles
  • 2017 – 7,846 miles
  • 2016 – 7,681 miles
  • 2015 – 7,133 miles
  • 2006 – 6,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,812 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged has a small kink in the metal brake line. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass9,812 miles (+1,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    9,812 miles
    Test number
    961600089001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged has a small kink in the metal brake line. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass8,126 miles (+116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    8,126 miles
    Test number
    632349402944
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe chafes on brake disc on a full lock
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass8,010 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    8,010 miles
    Test number
    537274092029
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  4. Fail8,010 miles (+50)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,010 miles
    Test number
    131048137392
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  5. Pass7,960 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    7,960 miles
    Test number
    978185291143
    • AdvisoryAdvisory nearside rear wheel sticking slight blinding note new brake pads fitted

  6. Fail7,946 miles (+4)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,946 miles
    Test number
    426514963330
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested excess blinding to nearside rear brake and brake pad low (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvisory note indicators very stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryAdvisory note only one headlamp working on main beam nearside front

  7. Pass7,942 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    7,942 miles
    Test number
    827924311506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass7,846 miles (+165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    7,846 miles
    Test number
    219510276410
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylider weeping
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel has noise on rotation
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel tight to turn
    • AdvisorySome park brake travel

  9. Pass7,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    7,681 miles
    Test number
    497354126937
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail7,681 miles (+548)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,681 miles
    Test number
    458511443706
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass7,133 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    7,133 miles
    Test number
    787961485177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    6,339 miles
    Test number
    943853546131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 495 EFR

What vehicle is registration 495 EFR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 495 EFR on a green petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 6 Jun 1989. 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 495 EFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 495 EFR is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 495 EFR?
The MOT on 495 EFR is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 495 EFR done?
495 EFR was recorded at 9,812 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 175 miles a year.
Has 495 EFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 495 EFR has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on 495 EFR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 495 EFR find?
495 EFR passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe slightly damaged has a small kink in the metal brake line.; rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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