LOTUS ESPRIT P6MJW has 27 MOTs

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This 1996 LOTUS ESPRIT has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 65,708 miles 9 months ago on Saturday 16th August 2025 at 07:27.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Saturday 15th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

P6MJW MOT History

Result	MOT Date	Expiry Date	Mileage
PASSED	16TH AUGUST 2025	15TH AUGUST 2026	65,708 MI
FAILED	11TH AUGUST 2025		65,692 MI
	MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All4 (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED	12TH AUGUST 2024	13TH AUGUST 2025	64,565 MI
	ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Turbo Area (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre Repairable
PASSED	9TH AUGUST 2023	13TH AUGUST 2024	64,237 MI
PASSED	8TH AUGUST 2022	13TH AUGUST 2023	63,715 MI
PASSED	14TH AUGUST 2021	13TH AUGUST 2022	62,578 MI
PASSED	24TH JUNE 2020	23RD JUNE 2021	61,994 MI
PASSED	15TH APRIL 2019	14TH OCTOBER 2020	61,558 MI
PASSED	31ST MARCH 2018	30TH MARCH 2019	60,387 MI
FAILED	31ST MARCH 2018		60,377 MI
	FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1) ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
FAILED	17TH MARCH 2018		60,366 MI
	FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
FAILED	9TH MARCH 2018		60,286 MI
	FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED	20TH OCTOBER 2016	19TH OCTOBER 2017	59,395 MI
	ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1) ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED	3RD SEPTEMBER 2015	24TH SEPTEMBER 2016	58,741 MI
	ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1) ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED	3RD SEPTEMBER 2015		58,741 MI
	ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1) ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1) PRS - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
PASSED	25TH SEPTEMBER 2014	24TH SEPTEMBER 2015	58,278 MI
PASSED	9TH JULY 2013	9TH JULY 2014	56,570 MI
	ADVISORY - Nearside Upper Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2) ADVISORY - Offside Upper Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED	10TH JULY 2012	9TH JULY 2013	55,955 MI
	ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2) ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
FAILED	10TH JULY 2012		55,955 MI
	FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3) ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2) ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED	4TH JULY 2011	3RD JULY 2012	55,082 MI
FAILED	2ND JULY 2011		55,057 MI
	FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8) FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8) FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED	18TH JUNE 2010	24TH JUNE 2011	53,198 MI
PASSED	25TH JUNE 2009	24TH JUNE 2010	51,526 MI
FAILED	22ND JUNE 2009		51,484 MI
	FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1) FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED	3RD JUNE 2008	2ND JUNE 2009	49,426 MI
	ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1) ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED	15TH FEBRUARY 2007	14TH FEBRUARY 2008	45,575 MI
PASSED	9TH FEBRUARY 2006	8TH FEBRUARY 2007	43,024 MI
	ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c) ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h) ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
Result	MOT Date	Expiry Date	Mileage

P6MJW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

P6MJW MOT Comments

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P6MJW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 65,708 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,266 miles

P6MJW FAQs

This Lotus Esprit with registration P6MJW was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Yellow and it has a 3.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 65,708 miles, so this Lotus has travelled an average of 2,266 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Lotus Esprit beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P6MJW has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Lotus Esprit has had 23 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Lotus Esprit is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does P6MJW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 P6MJW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P6MJW Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 P6MJW does have Tax. Read more

When does P6MJW Tax expire?

The current Tax for P6MJW will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does P6MJW MOT expire?

The current MOT for P6MJW will expire in 3 months on Saturday 15th August 2026. Read more

When did P6MJW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P6MJW was on Saturday 16th August 2025 at 07:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P6MJW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for P6MJW we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P6MJW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for P6MJW we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P6MJW?

P6MJW is registered as a 1996 Lotus Esprit. Read more

How many miles has P6MJW done?

The odometer reading for P6MJW at the last MOT in August 2025 was 65,708 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,266 miles per year. Read more

How old is P6MJW?

The vehicle P6MJW was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Monday 2nd September 1996. Read more

What colour is P6MJW?

The official colour of P6MJW is recorded as Yellow. Read more

What engine does P6MJW have?

P6MJW has a 3.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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