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Lotus Elan

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,588 cc

417 APLMOT history

417 APL is a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 4 Sept 1991. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

417 APL red Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,562 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
417 APL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
4 Sept 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

417 APL was last recorded at 107,562 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2024: 40,631 miles, lower than 105,949 miles on 12 Jun 2023.

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
107,562 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,562 miles
  • 2025 – 107,023 miles
  • 2024 – 106,315 miles
  • 2023 – 105,949 miles
  • 2022 – 105,364 miles
  • 2021 – 104,752 miles
  • 2020 – 103,771 miles
  • 2019 – 103,265 miles
  • 2018 – 102,704 miles
  • 2017 – 102,060 miles
  • 2016 – 101,502 miles
  • 2015 – 100,168 miles
  • 2014 – 98,499 miles
  • 2013 – 96,934 miles
  • 2012 – 94,474 miles
  • 2011 – 93,342 miles
  • 2010 – 90,136 miles
  • 2009 – 88,354 miles
  • 2008 – 85,617 miles
  • 2007 – 82,832 miles
  • 2006 – 78,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,562 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,562 miles
    Test number
    988592212989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,562 miles (+539)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,562 miles
    Test number
    689949490257
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass107,023 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,023 miles
    Test number
    294142311018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,315 miles (+65,684)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,315 miles
    Test number
    882287468762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,631 miles (-65,318)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,631 miles
    Test number
    882359784781
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass105,949 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,949 miles
    Test number
    259038078600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,364 miles (+612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,364 miles
    Test number
    907939098806
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met minimum efficency

  8. Pass104,752 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,752 miles
    Test number
    412896742779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,771 miles (+506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,771 miles
    Test number
    855471864309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,265 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,265 miles
    Test number
    344897999686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,704 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,704 miles
    Test number
    253504202933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,060 miles (+558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,060 miles
    Test number
    510225562400
    • AdvisorySlight in ballance on front brakes

  13. Pass101,502 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,502 miles
    Test number
    326025119751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,168 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,168 miles
    Test number
    396608145121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail100,165 miles (+1,666)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,165 miles
    Test number
    655486745116
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust clamp insecure
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing not fully inspected due to siezed brake

  16. Pass98,499 miles (+1,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,499 miles
    Test number
    296203534455
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass96,934 miles (+2,460)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,934 miles
    Test number
    666018673113
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass94,474 miles (+1,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,474 miles
    Test number
    849489432104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass93,342 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,342 miles
    Test number
    427427241180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,241 miles (+2,105)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,241 miles
    Test number
    237016941186
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass90,136 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,136 miles
    Test number
    630289630135
    • NoteN/s and o/s/f suspension arms rusty

  22. Fail90,135 miles (+1,781)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,135 miles
    Test number
    304068630196
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s and o/s/f suspenion arms rusty

  23. Pass88,354 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,354 miles
    Test number
    280868769433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,353 miles (+2,736)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,353 miles
    Test number
    583467369142
    • FailureOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass85,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,617 miles
    Test number
    950906638161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,616 miles (+1)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,616 miles
    Test number
    552796638155
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail85,615 miles (+2,783)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,615 miles
    Test number
    643464638129
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass82,832 miles (+4,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,832 miles
    Test number
    113785937178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass78,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,712 miles
    Test number
    150563996004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 417 APL

What vehicle is registration 417 APL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 417 APL on a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 4 Sept 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 417 APL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 417 APL is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 417 APL?
The MOT on 417 APL is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 417 APL done?
417 APL was recorded at 107,562 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,439 miles a year.
Has 417 APL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 417 APL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 417 APL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 417 APL find?
417 APL passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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