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Lotus Elan

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,588 cc

1 ETPMOT history

1 ETP is a blue petrol Lotus Elan first used on 3 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

1 ETP blue Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,763 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1 ETP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
3 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1 ETP was last recorded at 134,763 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,121 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,642 miles
Average per year
3,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,763 miles
  • 2024 – 133,121 miles
  • 2023 – 131,823 miles
  • 2022 – 128,860 miles
  • 2020 – 127,011 miles
  • 2019 – 125,310 miles
  • 2018 – 124,398 miles
  • 2017 – 123,500 miles
  • 2016 – 114,057 miles
  • 2015 – 109,017 miles
  • 2014 – 104,636 miles
  • 2013 – 98,595 miles
  • 2012 – 97,941 miles
  • 2011 – 96,177 miles
  • 2010 – 90,396 miles
  • 2009 – 84,162 miles
  • 2008 – 79,092 miles
  • 2007 – 73,605 miles
  • 2006 – 68,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,763 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel On limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,763 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,763 miles
    Test number
    792652223606
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,754 miles (+1,633)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,754 miles
    Test number
    995014111719
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,121 miles (+22)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,121 miles
    Test number
    785544924242
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel On limit (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,099 miles (+1,276)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,099 miles
    Test number
    669204616853
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel On limit (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,823 miles (+2,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,823 miles
    Test number
    503212766460
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,860 miles (+1,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    933494145840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass127,011 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,011 miles
    Test number
    308909613265
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail127,011 miles (+851)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,011 miles
    Test number
    780754284337
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail126,160 miles (+850)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,160 miles
    Test number
    778364257975
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,310 miles
    Test number
    513760099338
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail125,310 miles (+912)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,310 miles
    Test number
    204308063565
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass124,398 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,398 miles
    Test number
    636739946986
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre becoming low
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamps stuck up
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear bearings

  13. Fail124,380 miles (+880)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,380 miles
    Test number
    449432234986
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre becoming low
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamps stuck up
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear bearings

  14. Pass123,500 miles (+9,443)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,500 miles
    Test number
    976749660033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,057 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,057 miles
    Test number
    917633367418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail114,053 miles (+5,036)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,053 miles
    Test number
    652933872997
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass109,017 miles (+4,381)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,017 miles
    Test number
    536536055039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass104,636 miles (+15)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,636 miles
    Test number
    597039164006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension components
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc red, possible binding

  19. Fail104,621 miles (+6,026)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    385935954041
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension components
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc red, possible binding

  20. Pass98,595 miles (+654)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,595 miles
    Test number
    757327553008
    • NoteAll wheels slightly damaged
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded on inner faces

  21. Pass97,941 miles (+1,764)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    97,941 miles
    Test number
    777281052029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded on inner face
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings

  22. Pass96,177 miles (+5,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,177 miles
    Test number
    668051441018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass90,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,396 miles
    Test number
    443044350047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,396 miles (+6,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,396 miles
    Test number
    323544050051
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass84,162 miles (+5,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,162 miles
    Test number
    292838159052
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass79,092 miles (+5,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,092 miles
    Test number
    124863158017
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass73,605 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,605 miles
    Test number
    912209057090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    68,588 miles
    Test number
    331205246086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1 ETP

What vehicle is registration 1 ETP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1 ETP on a blue petrol Lotus Elan first used on 3 Mar 1995. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1 ETP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1 ETP is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1 ETP?
The MOT on 1 ETP is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1 ETP done?
1 ETP was recorded at 134,763 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 3,301 miles a year.
Has 1 ETP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1 ETP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 1 ETP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1 ETP find?
1 ETP passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: coil spring corroded all; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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