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Lotus Elan

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 1,588 cc

222 YYXMOT history

222 YYX is a blue petrol Lotus Elan first used on 7 Jun 1991. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

222 YYX blue Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,709 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
222 YYX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
7 Jun 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

222 YYX was last recorded at 110,709 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2022: 110,283 miles, lower than 116,261 miles on 28 Jul 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,701 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,709 miles
  • 2024 – 110,507 miles
  • 2022 – 110,283 miles
  • 2021 – 110,039 miles
  • 2019 – 109,770 miles
  • 2018 – 108,707 miles
  • 2016 – 108,107 miles
  • 2013 – 108,099 miles
  • 2011 – 107,372 miles
  • 2010 – 107,077 miles
  • 2007 – 107,066 miles
  • 2005 – 106,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,709 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,709 miles (+8)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,709 miles
    Test number
    640481687729
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail110,701 miles (+194)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,701 miles
    Test number
    666624666927
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective DOESNT POP UP WHEN SWITCHED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass110,507 miles (+224)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,507 miles
    Test number
    376014656390
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass110,283 miles (-5,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,283 miles
    Test number
    132690477858
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

  5. Fail116,261 miles (+6,222)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,261 miles
    Test number
    612654299882
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

  6. Pass110,039 miles (+269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,039 miles
    Test number
    365444049414
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion on front and rear suspension conponents

  7. Pass109,770 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,770 miles
    Test number
    112925577650
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  8. Fail109,747 miles (+1,040)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,747 miles
    Test number
    245916927728
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested headlamp not operating as intended (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake performance low
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  9. Pass108,707 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,707 miles
    Test number
    853727172990
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  10. Fail108,688 miles (+581)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,688 miles
    Test number
    227004323377
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front suspension components/ pas pipes

  11. Pass108,107 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,107 miles
    Test number
    484489528330
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass108,099 miles (+727)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,099 miles
    Test number
    885939323129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCooling fan is very noisy (touching casing?)
    • NoteO/s washer jet is partially blocked

  13. Pass107,372 miles (+25)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    107,372 miles
    Test number
    377155461142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play found at o/s end of steering rack

  14. Fail107,347 miles (+270)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,347 miles
    Test number
    165004621168
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteRear registration plate is starting to delaminate
    • NoteSlight play found at o/s end of steering rack

  15. Fail107,077 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,077 miles
    Test number
    141073610193
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight play found at both ends of steering rack

  16. Pass107,077 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    107,077 miles
    Test number
    491783710114
    • NoteSlight play found at both ends of steering rack

  17. Fail107,066 miles (+493)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,066 miles
    Test number
    252512747216
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSlight leak to front exhaust section

  18. Pass106,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    106,573 miles
    Test number
    181253205210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 222 YYX

What vehicle is registration 222 YYX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 222 YYX on a blue petrol Lotus Elan first used on 7 Jun 1991. 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 222 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 222 YYX is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 222 YYX?
The MOT on 222 YYX is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 222 YYX done?
222 YYX was recorded at 110,709 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 204 miles a year.
Has 222 YYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 222 YYX has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 222 YYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 222 YYX find?
222 YYX passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 12 more.

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