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Lotus Elan

Green · Petrol · 1991 · 1,588 cc

535 MDHMOT history

535 MDH is a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 9 Aug 1991. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

535 MDH green Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2023
Mileage
164,071 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
535 MDH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
9 Aug 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

535 MDH was last recorded at 164,071 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,550 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
521 miles
Average per year
3,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,071 miles
  • 2021 – 163,550 miles
  • 2020 – 162,888 miles
  • 2019 – 162,182 miles
  • 2018 – 161,241 miles
  • 2017 – 159,465 miles
  • 2016 – 157,357 miles
  • 2015 – 153,517 miles
  • 2014 – 149,745 miles
  • 2013 – 146,372 miles
  • 2012 – 144,310 miles
  • 2011 – 139,290 miles
  • 2010 – 134,897 miles
  • 2009 – 130,748 miles
  • 2008 – 125,453 miles
  • 2007 – 120,720 miles
  • 2006 – 114,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,071 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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,071 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,071 miles
    Test number
    483343407547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,550 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,550 miles
    Test number
    882265860845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,888 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    162,888 miles
    Test number
    482161452232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,182 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,182 miles
    Test number
    535268044407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,241 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    161,241 miles
    Test number
    816706752916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,234 miles (+1,769)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,234 miles
    Test number
    715594948369
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass159,465 miles (+2,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    159,465 miles
    Test number
    684263185555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass157,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    157,357 miles
    Test number
    594619972563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail157,357 miles (+3,840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,357 miles
    Test number
    118020157751
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass153,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    153,517 miles
    Test number
    869888405143
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail153,517 miles (+3,772)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,517 miles
    Test number
    958077805128
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass149,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    149,745 miles
    Test number
    848501804125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail149,745 miles (+3,373)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,745 miles
    Test number
    686610904172
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass146,372 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    146,372 miles
    Test number
    278406403121
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail146,353 miles (+2,043)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,353 miles
    Test number
    586581703188
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass144,310 miles (+5,020)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    144,310 miles
    Test number
    636367202119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass139,290 miles (+4,393)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    139,290 miles
    Test number
    968581701164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear discs are corrode on inner face

  18. Pass134,897 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    134,897 miles
    Test number
    173429990428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Fail134,897 miles (+4,149)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,897 miles
    Test number
    190738390079
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Pass130,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    130,748 miles
    Test number
    850879099074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail130,748 miles (+5,295)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,748 miles
    Test number
    904936399028
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass125,453 miles (+4,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    125,453 miles
    Test number
    280538398077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass120,720 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    120,720 miles
    Test number
    944060307157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass114,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    114,235 miles
    Test number
    540470906131
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 535 MDH

What vehicle is registration 535 MDH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 535 MDH on a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 9 Aug 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 535 MDH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 535 MDH expired on 4 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 535 MDH?
The MOT on 535 MDH expired on 4 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 535 MDH done?
535 MDH was recorded at 164,071 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 3,023 miles a year.
Has 535 MDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 535 MDH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on 535 MDH 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 535 MDH find?
535 MDH passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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