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P464 WHS

1997 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,486 mi
Last recorded43,486 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 WHS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 43,486 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 11 Sep 2024 43,316 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 43,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 42,893 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 42,889 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 42,876 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,715 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 42,693 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 May 2018 42,511 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,953 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,810 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 41,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all tyres cracked on outer sidewall

exhaust tail pipes loose but not leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,276 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 36,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 29 May 2008 36,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,932 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,352 miles

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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P464 WHS is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P464 WHS, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P464 WHS?

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What year was P464 WHS registered?

P464 WHS is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P464 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P464 WHS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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