No, M556 UBL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for M556 UBL?

The MOT for M556 UBL is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 August 2020.

What is the recorded mileage of M556 UBL?

The recorded mileage for M556 UBL is 88,967 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M556 UBL ULEZ compliant?

No, M556 UBL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1994 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · M556 UBL

M556 UBL

1994 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1994. Recorded mileage 88,967 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LOTUS ESPRIT
Year / Origin: 1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/08/2020
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 88,967 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 21/08/2020

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 88,967 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1994
Engine: 2174cc

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M556 UBL Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2019
88,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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M556 UBL Mileage History

16/06/200685,714 mi
20/06/200685,714 mi
10/08/200787,140 mi+1,426 mi
10/08/200787,140 mi
09/09/200888,226 mi+1,086 mi
19/09/200888,234 mi+8 mi
24/05/201888,714 mi+480 mi
22/08/201988,967 mi+253 mi

Average of roughly 247 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

M556 UBL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 21:47

MOT Analysis

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8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Lotus Esprit (M556 UBL) between June 2006 and August 2019.

The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 22 August 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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