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Lotus Carlton

Green · Petrol · 1990 · 3,615 cc

H3 LOTMOT history

H3 LOT is a green petrol Lotus Carlton first used on 14 Sept 1990. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 62,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
62,582 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H3 LOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Carlton
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,615 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
14 Sept 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H3 LOT was last recorded at 62,582 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,508 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,582 miles
  • 2021 – 62,508 miles
  • 2016 – 62,495 miles
  • 2015 – 62,489 miles
  • 2014 – 61,346 miles
  • 2013 – 59,572 miles
  • 2012 – 59,506 miles
  • 2011 – 58,258 miles
  • 2010 – 57,079 miles
  • 2009 – 56,214 miles
  • 2008 – 55,386 miles
  • 2007 – 53,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,582 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,582 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,582 miles
    Test number
    621892317287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,508 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    62,508 miles
    Test number
    537722936343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,495 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,495 miles
    Test number
    998061090516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,489 miles
    Test number
    337603345042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,489 miles (+1,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,489 miles
    Test number
    595653145014
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  6. Fail61,346 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,346 miles
    Test number
    185904634053
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  7. Pass61,346 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,346 miles
    Test number
    296554934065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,572 miles (+66)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,572 miles
    Test number
    488941653035
    • NoteBrake wear light on
  9. Pass59,506 miles (+1,248)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,506 miles
    Test number
    587723432016
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  10. Pass58,258 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    957073231045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,079 miles (+865)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,079 miles
    Test number
    633393830013
    • NoteRea exhaust clamps corroded
    • NoteRear chassi legs outer skins corroded
    • NoteRear of outer sills corroded
  12. Pass56,214 miles (+828)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,214 miles
    Test number
    644581949057
    • NoteCorrosion on rear chassi legs
    • NoteRear of o/s and n/s outer sill panels
  13. Pass55,386 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,386 miles
    Test number
    154032238493
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on chassi and floor
  14. Fail55,383 miles (+1,578)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,383 miles
    Test number
    601061838089
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on chassi and floor
  15. Pass53,805 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,805 miles
    Test number
    981490967043
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise slight engine oil leak

Questions about H3 LOT

Does H3 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H3 LOT expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H3 LOT?
The MOT on H3 LOT expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H3 LOT done?
H3 LOT was recorded at 62,582 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 478 miles a year.
Has H3 LOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H3 LOT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on H3 LOT 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 H3 LOT find?
H3 LOT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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