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Lotus Esprit

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 2,174 cc

N5 SWPMOT history

N5 SWP is a green petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 44,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

N5 SWP green Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
44,248 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 SWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 SWP was last recorded at 44,248 miles on 22 May 2026, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,903 miles · 6 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
345 miles
Average per year
688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,248 miles
  • 2024 – 43,903 miles
  • 2023 – 43,560 miles
  • 2022 – 42,778 miles
  • 2021 – 42,453 miles
  • 2017 – 42,095 miles
  • 2016 – 42,037 miles
  • 2015 – 41,883 miles
  • 2014 – 41,408 miles
  • 2013 – 39,257 miles
  • 2011 – 39,109 miles
  • 2010 – 38,521 miles
  • 2009 – 35,920 miles
  • 2008 – 34,745 miles
  • 2007 – 32,982 miles
  • 2006 – 30,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,248 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,248 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    44,248 miles
    Test number
    921274914883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,903 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,903 miles
    Test number
    658700151580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,560 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    782557328027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,778 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    42,778 miles
    Test number
    359127500554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,453 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,453 miles
    Test number
    533654173980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,095 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,095 miles
    Test number
    594281442467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,037 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,037 miles
    Test number
    414207117735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  8. Pass41,883 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,883 miles
    Test number
    411773892732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,408 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,408 miles
    Test number
    179877844281
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Fail41,408 miles (+2,151)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,408 miles
    Test number
    607417144262
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass39,257 miles (+148)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,257 miles
    Test number
    208214163043
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass39,109 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    889570561261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,521 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,521 miles
    Test number
    511912750182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,920 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,920 miles
    Test number
    303304959174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,745 miles (+1,763)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,745 miles
    Test number
    441523298088
    • NoteNear side rear brake hose twisted slightly and getting close to disc under pressure
  16. Pass32,982 miles (+2,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,982 miles
    Test number
    790900107100
    • NoteBoth front tyres low.
  17. Pass30,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,405 miles
    Test number
    704024496059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 SWP

Does N5 SWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 SWP is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 SWP?
The MOT on N5 SWP is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 SWP done?
N5 SWP was recorded at 44,248 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 688 miles a year.
Has N5 SWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 SWP has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on N5 SWP 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 N5 SWP find?
N5 SWP passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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