Lotus Elan
Green · Petrol · 1990 · 1,588 cc
5234 SCMOT history
5234 SC is a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 1 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,879 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 84,879 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 408 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 5234 SC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elan
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,588 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 1 Aug 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
5234 SC was last recorded at 84,879 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 84,746 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 133 miles
- Average per year
- 408 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,879 miles
- 2024 – 84,746 miles
- 2023 – 84,538 miles
- 2022 – 84,168 miles
- 2021 – 82,374 miles
- 2020 – 81,462 miles
- 2019 – 79,871 miles
- 2018 – 79,670 miles
- 2017 – 79,499 miles
- 2016 – 79,233 miles
- 2015 – 79,084 miles
- 2014 – 78,912 miles
- 2013 – 78,847 miles
- 2012 – 78,718 miles
- 2011 – 78,552 miles
- 2010 – 78,430 miles
- 2009 – 78,025 miles
- 2008 – 77,903 miles
- 2007 – 77,273 miles
- 2006 – 76,972 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,879 miles (+133)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 84,879 miles
- Test number
- 111523678822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,746 miles (+208)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 84,746 miles
- Test number
- 159341091010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,538 miles (+370)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 84,538 miles
- Test number
- 709766229923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,168 miles (+1,794)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 84,168 miles
- Test number
- 785070875649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,374 miles (+912)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 82,374 miles
- Test number
- 927022821535
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,462 miles (+1,591)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 81,462 miles
- Test number
- 579863656546
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,871 miles (+201)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 79,871 miles
- Test number
- 940058011792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,670 miles (+171)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 79,670 miles
- Test number
- 711574710135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,499 miles (+266)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 79,499 miles
- Test number
- 858550610464
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass79,233 miles (+149)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 79,233 miles
- Test number
- 661487569776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,084 miles (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 79,084 miles
- Test number
- 749822529914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,912 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 78,912 miles
- Test number
- 786169864289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,847 miles (+129)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 78,847 miles
- Test number
- 855392263250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,718 miles (+166)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 78,718 miles
- Test number
- 389600472418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,552 miles (+122)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 78,552 miles
- Test number
- 499622271217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,430 miles (+405)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 78,430 miles
- Test number
- 183337510229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,025 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 78,025 miles
- Test number
- 920144729271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,014 miles (+111)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,014 miles
- Test number
- 964892929215
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass77,903 miles (+630)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 77,903 miles
- Test number
- 950658738261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,273 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 77,273 miles
- Test number
- 323211627443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,268 miles (+296)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,268 miles
- Test number
- 910670827228
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Pass76,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 76,972 miles
- Test number
- 282917806270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 5234 SC
- What vehicle is registration 5234 SC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 5234 SC on a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 1 Aug 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 5234 SC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5234 SC is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 5234 SC?
- The MOT on 5234 SC is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 5234 SC done?
- 5234 SC was recorded at 84,879 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 408 miles a year.
- Has 5234 SC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 5234 SC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2009.
- Has the mileage on 5234 SC 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 5234 SC find?
- 5234 SC passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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