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M6 MHB

2026 Lotus Esprit

Grey Diesel
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,399 mi
Last recorded73,399 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 MHB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 73,399 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 73,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 72,810 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 72,744 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 72,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,804 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 71,804 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,805 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 70,805 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front hub components are slightly contaminated with a light misting of oil/fluid

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 70,509 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front hub components are slightly contaminated with a light misting of oil/fluid

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,566 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,744 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,635 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,656 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil has leaked on to nearside front suspension from previously leaking oil cooler pipe

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,988 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,769 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 61,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,742 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,044 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 53,073 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 53,069 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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M6 MHB is a 2026 Lotus Esprit in Grey. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M6 MHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 0 years old, this Lotus Esprit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M6 MHB registered?

M6 MHB is a 2026 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 May 2026.

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