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GV61 OHW

2012 Lotus Evora

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,500 mi
Last recorded51,500 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 OHW
MakeLotus
ModelEvora
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 51,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 51,412 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rams in steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 47,956 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 45,010 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 43,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 41,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 39,250 miles

Drivers seat has slight play in seat runners

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leaking from both steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 36,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 28,443 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 28,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 21,895 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 20,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 17,057 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 17,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 14,224 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lotus Evora?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
1,922
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
Headlamp aim too high 8
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GV61 OHW is a 2012 Lotus Evora in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Lotus Evora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV61 OHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Evora typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Lotus Evora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV61 OHW is a 2012 Lotus Evora, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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