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Lotus Esprit

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,506 cc

P464 WHSMOT history

P464 WHS is a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 1 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 43,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

P464 WHS red Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Esprit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
43,512 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P464 WHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P464 WHS was last recorded at 43,512 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,486 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,512 miles
  • 2025 – 43,486 miles
  • 2024 – 43,316 miles
  • 2023 – 43,192 miles
  • 2022 – 42,893 miles
  • 2021 – 42,876 miles
  • 2020 – 42,715 miles
  • 2018 – 42,511 miles
  • 2017 – 42,424 miles
  • 2016 – 42,167 miles
  • 2015 – 41,953 miles
  • 2014 – 41,810 miles
  • 2011 – 37,422 miles
  • 2009 – 37,333 miles
  • 2008 – 36,276 miles
  • 2007 – 35,932 miles
  • 2006 – 33,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,512 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,512 miles (+26)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    43,512 miles
    Test number
    471929636245
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass43,486 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    169694624524
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

  3. Pass43,316 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    43,316 miles
    Test number
    946267463362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,192 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,192 miles
    Test number
    639340993806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,893 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    42,893 miles
    Test number
    206509657950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,889 miles (+13)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,889 miles
    Test number
    504143024720
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass42,876 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,876 miles
    Test number
    704223148803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,715 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,715 miles
    Test number
    260011143989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,693 miles (+182)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,693 miles
    Test number
    974689809439
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  10. Pass42,511 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,511 miles
    Test number
    449874780023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,424 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,424 miles
    Test number
    136168414198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,167 miles (+214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,167 miles
    Test number
    212458976855
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass41,953 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,953 miles
    Test number
    666063765025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,810 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,810 miles
    Test number
    596207314227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,790 miles (+4,368)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,790 miles
    Test number
    245423354189
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteAll tyres cracked on outer sidewall
    • NoteExhaust tail pipes loose but not leaking

  16. Pass37,422 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,422 miles
    Test number
    766620421365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,333 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,333 miles
    Test number
    292681769132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,276 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,276 miles
    Test number
    142142078108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,172 miles (+17)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,172 miles
    Test number
    281831358465
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Fail36,155 miles (+223)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,155 miles
    Test number
    242870158160
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  21. Pass35,932 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,932 miles
    Test number
    994661667293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,352 miles
    Test number
    612782446299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P464 WHS

Does P464 WHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P464 WHS is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P464 WHS?
The MOT on P464 WHS is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P464 WHS done?
P464 WHS was recorded at 43,512 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 506 miles a year.
Has P464 WHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P464 WHS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on P464 WHS 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 P464 WHS find?
P464 WHS passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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