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Y33 NBW

2009 Lotus Evora S

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,466 mi
Last recorded80,466 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Evora S34,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 NBW
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 80,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,193 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 78,981 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,807 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 78,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,720 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,690 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 72,911 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 72,156 miles

Coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2018 70,795 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,816 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cuts in side wall. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear corrosion on disc inner face

Offside Rear corrosion on disc inner face.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,543 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 54,349 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,075 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,172 miles

all tyres worn very close to legal 1.6mm limit

Fail 28 Aug 2012 29,170 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres worn very close to legal 1.6mm limit

o/s/r b.disc corroded on inner face

How Reliable is the Lotus Evora S?

Based on 4,803 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
2,104
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Headlamp aim too low 33
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 26
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 15
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Y33 NBW is a 2009 Lotus Evora S in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Evora S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 34,866 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y33 NBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y33 NBW registered?

Y33 NBW is a 2009 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is Y33 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 NBW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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