Lotus logo

Lotus Elan

Green · Petrol · 1990 · 1,588 cc

APC 325MOT history

APC 325 is a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 59,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

APC 325 green Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
59,203 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
114 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for APC 325 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
APC 325
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

APC 325 was last recorded at 59,203 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,186 miles · 23 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,203 miles
  • 2019 – 59,186 miles
  • 2018 – 59,163 miles
  • 2017 – 59,117 miles
  • 2016 – 59,107 miles
  • 2015 – 59,047 miles
  • 2014 – 59,018 miles
  • 2012 – 58,476 miles
  • 2011 – 58,329 miles
  • 2010 – 58,027 miles
  • 2009 – 57,647 miles
  • 2008 – 57,414 miles
  • 2007 – 57,243 miles
  • 2006 – 56,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,203 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,203 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,203 miles
    Test number
    523254197057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,186 miles (+23)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,186 miles
    Test number
    418724138967
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass59,163 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,163 miles
    Test number
    152284703387
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Fail59,160 miles (+43)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,160 miles
    Test number
    248339058181
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass59,117 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,117 miles
    Test number
    820088793913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,107 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,107 miles
    Test number
    867517965336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,047 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,047 miles
    Test number
    764402169355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,018 miles (+542)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    857630234213
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass58,476 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,476 miles
    Test number
    688457692212
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  10. Pass58,329 miles (+302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,329 miles
    Test number
    685528341237
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass58,027 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,027 miles
    Test number
    321399820434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,647 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,647 miles
    Test number
    184165929249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,414 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    532224838223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,243 miles (+280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,243 miles
    Test number
    181152087010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  15. Pass56,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,963 miles
    Test number
    100416666466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about APC 325

What vehicle is registration APC 325 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show APC 325 on a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 31 Dec 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 APC 325 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on APC 325 is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on APC 325?
The MOT on APC 325 is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has APC 325 done?
APC 325 was recorded at 59,203 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 114 miles a year.
Has APC 325 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. APC 325 has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on APC 325 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 APC 325 find?
APC 325 passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all AP registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.