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Lotus Elan

Red · Petrol · 1990 · 1,588 cc

439 DJHMOT history

439 DJH is a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 21 Sept 1990. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

439 DJH red Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,845 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
439 DJH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
21 Sept 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

439 DJH was last recorded at 99,845 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,784 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,845 miles
  • 2025 – 99,784 miles
  • 2024 – 98,648 miles
  • 2023 – 98,485 miles
  • 2022 – 98,438 miles
  • 2021 – 98,411 miles
  • 2020 – 98,387 miles
  • 2019 – 98,360 miles
  • 2018 – 98,327 miles
  • 2017 – 98,320 miles
  • 2016 – 98,244 miles
  • 2015 – 98,158 miles
  • 2014 – 97,966 miles
  • 2013 – 97,690 miles
  • 2012 – 97,334 miles
  • 2011 – 95,807 miles
  • 2010 – 94,388 miles
  • 2009 – 93,800 miles
  • 2008 – 92,701 miles
  • 2007 – 91,338 miles
  • 2006 – 89,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,845 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,845 miles
    Test number
    990129202264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,845 miles (+61)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,845 miles
    Test number
    763485475610
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,784 miles (+1,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,784 miles
    Test number
    182122249159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arms and attachments have corrosion, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arms and attachments have corrosion, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arms and attachments have corrosion, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arms and attachments have corrosion, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

  4. Pass98,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,648 miles
    Test number
    908980366036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail98,648 miles (+163)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,648 miles
    Test number
    467855016264
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass98,485 miles (+47)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,485 miles
    Test number
    922884851373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,438 miles (+27)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,438 miles
    Test number
    530746741683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass98,411 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,411 miles
    Test number
    787843161849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass98,387 miles (+27)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,387 miles
    Test number
    185775828335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondition of nearside front headlight operation (slow)

  10. Pass98,360 miles (+33)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,360 miles
    Test number
    334955822474
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (in subframe) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (in subframe) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,327 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,327 miles
    Test number
    160536192128
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,320 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,320 miles
    Test number
    667006690488
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCondition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

  13. Fail98,320 miles (+76)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,320 miles
    Test number
    357875745050
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCondition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

  14. Pass98,244 miles (+86)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,244 miles
    Test number
    655356187640
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe ( located centre rear) . (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

  15. Pass98,158 miles (+7)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,158 miles
    Test number
    688067825080
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteCondition of front and rear springs (very rusty) .
    • NoteGeneral condition of front and rear suspension / brake components ( very rusty) .

  16. Fail98,151 miles (+185)2 failures1 repaired9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,151 miles
    Test number
    256232625090
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteCondition of front and rear springs (very rusty) .
    • NoteGeneral condition of front and rear suspension / brake components ( very rusty) .

  17. Pass97,966 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,966 miles
    Test number
    727442824055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,690 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,690 miles
    Test number
    149949823010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail97,689 miles (+355)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,689 miles
    Test number
    866293423085
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass97,334 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    97,334 miles
    Test number
    539960222093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,807 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,807 miles
    Test number
    348050621034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,388 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    94,388 miles
    Test number
    601072620017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,800 miles (+1,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    93,800 miles
    Test number
    534848929031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass92,701 miles (+1,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    92,701 miles
    Test number
    802582738063
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  25. Pass91,338 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    91,338 miles
    Test number
    661369717011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    510074726020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 439 DJH

What vehicle is registration 439 DJH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 439 DJH on a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 21 Sept 1990. 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 439 DJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 439 DJH is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 439 DJH?
The MOT on 439 DJH is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 439 DJH done?
439 DJH was recorded at 99,845 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 486 miles a year.
Has 439 DJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 439 DJH has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 439 DJH 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 439 DJH find?
439 DJH passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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