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Lotus Elan

Red · Petrol · 1990 · 1,588 cc

678 FPHMOT history

678 FPH is a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 8 Nov 1990. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

678 FPH red Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
54,919 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
678 FPH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
8 Nov 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

678 FPH was last recorded at 54,919 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,736 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,919 miles
  • 2025 – 54,736 miles
  • 2023 – 54,687 miles
  • 2021 – 54,536 miles
  • 2020 – 54,464 miles
  • 2019 – 53,267 miles
  • 2018 – 52,996 miles
  • 2017 – 52,668 miles
  • 2016 – 52,143 miles
  • 2015 – 51,568 miles
  • 2012 – 51,465 miles
  • 2011 – 51,151 miles
  • 2010 – 50,553 miles
  • 2008 – 48,903 miles
  • 2007 – 46,163 miles
  • 2006 – 45,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,919 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.

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,919 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    54,919 miles
    Test number
    316465999512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,736 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    54,736 miles
    Test number
    376237745215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,687 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,687 miles
    Test number
    831159861190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,536 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,536 miles
    Test number
    235116643801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension rusty

  5. Pass54,464 miles (+1,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    352573518861
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded on surface
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  6. Pass53,267 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,267 miles
    Test number
    604809192137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,184 miles (+188)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,184 miles
    Test number
    340400321210
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  8. Pass52,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,996 miles
    Test number
    659554227250
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose ferules slightly corroded offside and nearside

  9. Fail52,996 miles (+328)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,996 miles
    Test number
    386530321476
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose ferules slightly corroded offside and nearside

  10. Pass52,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,668 miles
    Test number
    318594951292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail52,668 miles (+525)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,668 miles
    Test number
    429907407756
    • Repaired at testFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass52,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    841120089957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,143 miles (+575)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    502916453850
    • Repaired at testOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass51,568 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,568 miles
    Test number
    267592975044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,465 miles (+314)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,465 miles
    Test number
    169060152158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCar been heavily undersealered floorpans/components

  16. Pass51,151 miles (+598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,151 miles
    Test number
    119058331139
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass50,553 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,553 miles
    Test number
    830661330158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCar underbody undersealed

  18. Fail50,553 miles (+1,650)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,553 miles
    Test number
    743620930101
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCar underbody undersealed

  19. Pass48,903 miles (+2,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,903 miles
    Test number
    122794078282
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail46,163 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,163 miles
    Test number
    302796337439
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass46,163 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,163 miles
    Test number
    450425437242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,503 miles
    Test number
    590399826298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 678 FPH

What vehicle is registration 678 FPH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 678 FPH on a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 8 Nov 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 678 FPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 678 FPH is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 678 FPH?
The MOT on 678 FPH is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 678 FPH done?
678 FPH was recorded at 54,919 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 470 miles a year.
Has 678 FPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 678 FPH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on 678 FPH 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 678 FPH find?
678 FPH passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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