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Lotus Esprit

White · Petrol · 1985 · 2,174 cc

MPX 693MOT history

MPX 693 is a white petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
89,425 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MPX 693
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MPX 693 was last recorded at 89,425 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,787 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
638 miles
Average per year
1,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,425 miles
  • 2024 – 88,787 miles
  • 2023 – 87,489 miles
  • 2021 – 86,750 miles
  • 2020 – 85,865 miles
  • 2019 – 85,371 miles
  • 2018 – 84,414 miles
  • 2017 – 83,206 miles
  • 2016 – 82,322 miles
  • 2015 – 81,297 miles
  • 2014 – 80,012 miles
  • 2013 – 78,157 miles
  • 2012 – 77,146 miles
  • 2011 – 75,870 miles
  • 2010 – 74,511 miles
  • 2009 – 72,384 miles
  • 2008 – 70,838 miles
  • 2007 – 69,445 miles
  • 2006 – 66,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,425 miles

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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear exhaust silencer joining flange area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter is twisted badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,425 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,425 miles
    Test number
    475539109502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,787 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,787 miles
    Test number
    171297982725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,489 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,489 miles
    Test number
    625359217006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,750 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,750 miles
    Test number
    392817044132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,865 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,865 miles
    Test number
    180967096598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,371 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    486094400425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,414 miles (+1,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,414 miles
    Test number
    266027786800
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,206 miles (+884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,206 miles
    Test number
    437742939387
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  9. Pass82,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,322 miles
    Test number
    492877230419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,322 miles (+1,025)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,322 miles
    Test number
    757194353439
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight bind at wheel

  11. Pass81,297 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,297 miles
    Test number
    713355305433
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear exhaust silencer joining flange area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter is twisted badly

  12. Fail81,295 miles (+1,283)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,295 miles
    Test number
    396566904512
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear exhaust silencer joining flange area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter is twisted badly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass80,012 miles1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,012 miles
    Test number
    177361354254
    • DangerousOil leaking from engine area onto exhaust manifold
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust emmisions test, HC level very high and has only just met the requirements to pass

  14. Fail80,012 miles (+1,855)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,012 miles
    Test number
    337711454298
    • DangerousOil leaking from engine area onto exhaust manifold
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust emmisions test, HC level very high and has only just met the requirements to pass

  15. Pass78,157 miles (+1,011)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,157 miles
    Test number
    207948703268
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteRear brake slightly out of balance os low

  16. Pass77,146 miles (+1,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,146 miles
    Test number
    295515972144
    • NoteBrakes tested by tapley

  17. Pass75,870 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    275927291105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,511 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,511 miles
    Test number
    380936610260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,384 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    841979729239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,383 miles (+1,545)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,383 miles
    Test number
    682193729229
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass70,838 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,838 miles
    Test number
    443824688155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,445 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,445 miles
    Test number
    783162407228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,420 miles
    Test number
    212345146141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,420 miles
    Test number
    313315846165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MPX 693

What vehicle is registration MPX 693 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MPX 693 on a white petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 31 Dec 1985. 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 MPX 693 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MPX 693 expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MPX 693?
The MOT on MPX 693 expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MPX 693 done?
MPX 693 was recorded at 89,425 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 1,198 miles a year.
Has MPX 693 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MPX 693 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on MPX 693 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 MPX 693 find?
MPX 693 passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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