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M333 PJB

2009 Lotus Evora

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,607 mi
Last recorded52,607 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora36,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 PJB
MakeLotus
ModelEvora
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 52,607 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light working but very dim

Fail 7 Jul 2025 52,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear number plate light working but very dim

Pass 19 Jul 2024 50,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake line at joint to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake line at joint to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 49,103 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 47,888 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 44,751 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 44,742 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 44,344 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 44,344 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,403 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,108 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,360 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 27,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,287 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,760 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 20,815 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 16,700 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)

all brakes juddering slightly

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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M333 PJB is a 2009 Lotus Evora in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Evora models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 36,091 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 Evora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M333 PJB, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Evora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M333 PJB registered?

M333 PJB is a 2009 Lotus Evora, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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