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Lotus Esprit

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 3,506 cc

V635 MMOMOT history

V635 MMO is a yellow petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

V635 MMO yellow Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Esprit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
51,905 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V635 MMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V635 MMO was last recorded at 51,905 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,170 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
735 miles
Average per year
1,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,905 miles
  • 2025 – 51,170 miles
  • 2024 – 50,389 miles
  • 2023 – 50,057 miles
  • 2022 – 49,597 miles
  • 2021 – 49,095 miles
  • 2020 – 48,449 miles
  • 2019 – 48,220 miles
  • 2018 – 47,442 miles
  • 2017 – 46,311 miles
  • 2016 – 44,047 miles
  • 2015 – 42,263 miles
  • 2013 – 41,682 miles
  • 2012 – 40,952 miles
  • 2011 – 39,762 miles
  • 2010 – 37,353 miles
  • 2009 – 34,916 miles
  • 2008 – 32,216 miles
  • 2007 – 29,332 miles
  • 2006 – 25,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,905 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,905 miles (+735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    51,905 miles
    Test number
    231083910441
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,170 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    51,170 miles
    Test number
    209133590150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,389 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,389 miles
    Test number
    419289816446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,057 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    266683641514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,597 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    49,597 miles
    Test number
    810024524804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,095 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    49,095 miles
    Test number
    549895461254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,449 miles (+229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    48,449 miles
    Test number
    497251596347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight reflector slight defective main beam
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight reflector slightly defective dip
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight reflector slightly defective dip
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight reflector slightly defective main beam

  8. Pass48,220 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,220 miles
    Test number
    910849884962
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main bean (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail48,220 miles (+778)2 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,220 miles
    Test number
    370692563427
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main bean (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,442 miles (+1,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,442 miles
    Test number
    784201172268
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp reflectors deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside turbo oil supply pipe ferrules in poor condition/corroded

  11. Pass46,311 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,311 miles
    Test number
    271470250231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,047 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,047 miles
    Test number
    919792243747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,263 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,263 miles
    Test number
    125074275171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,682 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,682 miles
    Test number
    657913103333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,952 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,952 miles
    Test number
    227816432221
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass40,952 miles (+1,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,952 miles
    Test number
    375666032473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass39,762 miles (+2,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,762 miles
    Test number
    975676451293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,353 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,353 miles
    Test number
    334379740200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,916 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,916 miles
    Test number
    552785579225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,216 miles (+2,884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,216 miles
    Test number
    600886778268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass29,332 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,332 miles
    Test number
    774595177200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,841 miles
    Test number
    364672886486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V635 MMO

Does V635 MMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V635 MMO is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V635 MMO?
The MOT on V635 MMO is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V635 MMO done?
V635 MMO was recorded at 51,905 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,321 miles a year.
Has V635 MMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V635 MMO has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on V635 MMO 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 V635 MMO find?
V635 MMO passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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