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Lotus Elan

Green · Petrol · 1991 · 1,588 cc

875 AGPMOT history

875 AGP is a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 25 Apr 1991. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

875 AGP green Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,300 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
71 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
875 AGP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
25 Apr 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

875 AGP was last recorded at 83,300 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,291 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
71 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,300 miles
  • 2024 – 83,291 miles
  • 2023 – 82,976 miles
  • 2022 – 82,917 miles
  • 2021 – 82,874 miles
  • 2020 – 82,806 miles
  • 2019 – 82,741 miles
  • 2017 – 82,425 miles
  • 2016 – 82,414 miles
  • 2015 – 82,332 miles
  • 2013 – 82,242 miles
  • 2011 – 82,235 miles
  • 2009 – 82,087 miles
  • 2008 – 82,079 miles
  • 2007 – 81,990 miles
  • 2006 – 81,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,300 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.

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • All brake disks covered in surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • All brake pipes covered in under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,300 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,300 miles
    Test number
    311709502871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,291 miles (+315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    464926918922
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass82,976 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,976 miles
    Test number
    573459056556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,917 miles
    Test number
    630098697006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,917 miles (+43)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,917 miles
    Test number
    397382041915
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass82,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,874 miles
    Test number
    794622074876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,874 miles (+68)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,874 miles
    Test number
    551562568616
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass82,806 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,806 miles
    Test number
    725346752546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disks covered in surface rust
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in under seal

  9. Fail82,806 miles (+65)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,806 miles
    Test number
    583251628769
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disks covered in surface rust
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in under seal

  10. Pass82,741 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    773603241753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,425 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,425 miles
    Test number
    213555833175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose not clipped in place but unlike to get tangled

  12. Pass82,414 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,414 miles
    Test number
    452006480324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose not secured in place but not likely to foul on any parts
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail82,391 miles (+59)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,391 miles
    Test number
    284682100577
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle also fluctuating (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose not secured in place but not likely to foul on any parts
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside sun visor missing

  14. Pass82,332 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,332 miles
    Test number
    258565395189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,242 miles
    Test number
    858200423149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,242 miles (+7)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,242 miles
    Test number
    678479313103
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass82,235 miles (+148)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,235 miles
    Test number
    349131031151
    • NoteCorrosion on front to rear & rear brake pipes
    • NoteOffside headlight stuck down when first checked
    • NoteRear foot & hand brake effort low
    • NoteUnder body corrosion

  18. Pass82,087 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,087 miles
    Test number
    160582159395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass82,079 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    82,079 miles
    Test number
    751081918334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,990 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,990 miles
    Test number
    991459077140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,989 miles (+98)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,989 miles
    Test number
    853763817110
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  22. Pass81,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,891 miles
    Test number
    683940996039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,891 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,891 miles
    Test number
    360409686053
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about 875 AGP

What vehicle is registration 875 AGP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 875 AGP on a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 25 Apr 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 875 AGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 875 AGP is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 875 AGP?
The MOT on 875 AGP is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 875 AGP done?
875 AGP was recorded at 83,300 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 71 miles a year.
Has 875 AGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 875 AGP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on 875 AGP 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 875 AGP find?
875 AGP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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