Lotus logo

Lotus Elan

Green · Petrol · 1991 · 1,588 cc

H212 CGBMOT history

H212 CGB is a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 14 May 1991. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

H212 CGB green Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
88,895 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
870 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for H212 CGB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
H212 CGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
14 May 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

H212 CGB was last recorded at 88,895 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 1,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,278 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,617 miles
Average per year
870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,895 miles
  • 2025 – 87,278 miles
  • 2024 – 87,002 miles
  • 2023 – 86,964 miles
  • 2022 – 86,895 miles
  • 2021 – 86,846 miles
  • 2020 – 86,579 miles
  • 2017 – 86,539 miles
  • 2016 – 86,485 miles
  • 2015 – 86,177 miles
  • 2014 – 84,981 miles
  • 2013 – 84,533 miles
  • 2011 – 82,615 miles
  • 2010 – 79,297 miles
  • 2009 – 76,355 miles
  • 2008 – 74,472 miles
  • 2007 – 73,034 miles
  • 2006 – 71,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,895 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brake force low (1.2.1 (c))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail88,895 miles (+1,617)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,895 miles
    Test number
    937907699878
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brake force low (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass87,278 miles (+276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,278 miles
    Test number
    144864416303
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion

  3. Pass87,002 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,002 miles
    Test number
    442638606498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,964 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,964 miles
    Test number
    690657292026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass86,895 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,895 miles
    Test number
    273861080823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,846 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,846 miles
    Test number
    920078690593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,579 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,579 miles
    Test number
    267547853205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,578 miles (+39)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,578 miles
    Test number
    634816609416
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass86,539 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,539 miles
    Test number
    139389549562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,538 miles (+53)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,538 miles
    Test number
    452464510120
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass86,485 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,485 miles
    Test number
    370585020352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,177 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,177 miles
    Test number
    568994435159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,095 miles (+1,114)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,095 miles
    Test number
    145923985406
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass84,981 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,981 miles
    Test number
    737159574080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,533 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,533 miles
    Test number
    447392073030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,615 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,615 miles
    Test number
    306390131222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,297 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    173944320214
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  18. Pass79,297 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    260724720271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,355 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,355 miles
    Test number
    293206029232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass76,355 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,355 miles
    Test number
    673486029216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,472 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    74,472 miles
    Test number
    994602738253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    210221127257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,034 miles (+1,448)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    734171727278
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass71,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,586 miles
    Test number
    200322526220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H212 CGB

Does H212 CGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H212 CGB expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H212 CGB?
The MOT on H212 CGB expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H212 CGB done?
H212 CGB was recorded at 88,895 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 870 miles a year.
Has H212 CGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H212 CGB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on H212 CGB 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 H212 CGB find?
H212 CGB failed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 3 major defects and 11 advisories: exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive; exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive; nearside rear wheel bearing has excessive play, and 11 more.

Related registrations

Browse all H212 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.