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Lotus Elan

Red · Petrol · 1990 · 1,588 cc

H464 ENRMOT history

H464 ENR is a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 29 Nov 1990. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

H464 ENR red Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,694 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H464 ENR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
29 Nov 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H464 ENR was last recorded at 81,694 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,611 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,694 miles
  • 2025 – 81,611 miles
  • 2024 – 81,245 miles
  • 2023 – 80,819 miles
  • 2022 – 80,745 miles
  • 2021 – 80,337 miles
  • 2019 – 79,555 miles
  • 2018 – 79,383 miles
  • 2017 – 79,056 miles
  • 2016 – 78,668 miles
  • 2015 – 78,206 miles
  • 2014 – 76,588 miles
  • 2013 – 76,294 miles
  • 2012 – 76,117 miles
  • 2011 – 75,910 miles
  • 2009 – 75,504 miles
  • 2008 – 74,924 miles
  • 2007 – 73,938 miles
  • 2006 – 71,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,694 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components coated with underseal preventing corrosion inspection

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,694 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,694 miles
    Test number
    336461334739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components coated with underseal preventing corrosion inspection

  2. Pass81,611 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,611 miles
    Test number
    383776826530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,245 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,245 miles
    Test number
    240125918510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,237 miles (+418)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,237 miles
    Test number
    360982758347
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both not fixed rack end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass80,819 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,819 miles
    Test number
    575645909556
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,745 miles (+408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,745 miles
    Test number
    891200563707
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,337 miles (+782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,337 miles
    Test number
    176749735140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,555 miles (+172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,555 miles
    Test number
    944821119720
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass79,383 miles (+327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,383 miles
    Test number
    547553137703
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres slightly perished

  10. Pass79,056 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,056 miles
    Test number
    835341904005
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  11. Fail79,056 miles (+388)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,056 miles
    Test number
    697711639087
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  12. Pass78,668 miles (+462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,668 miles
    Test number
    757834304203
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights poor pattern
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion front suspension
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  13. Pass78,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,206 miles
    Test number
    267628855043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,206 miles (+1,618)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,206 miles
    Test number
    426878655010
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass76,588 miles (+9)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,588 miles
    Test number
    848751614149
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteGeneral surface corossion to underbody suspension components

  16. Fail76,579 miles (+285)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,579 miles
    Test number
    319419104185
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass76,294 miles (+177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,294 miles
    Test number
    309454693148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass76,117 miles (+10)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,117 miles
    Test number
    236792602221
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc pitted.

  19. Fail76,107 miles (+197)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,107 miles
    Test number
    838156092107
    • DangerousHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc pitted.

  20. Pass75,910 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,910 miles
    Test number
    415176971199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,903 miles (+399)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,903 miles
    Test number
    226779861123
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass75,504 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,504 miles
    Test number
    684406249342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,924 miles
    Test number
    563474038394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,919 miles (+981)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,919 miles
    Test number
    874224938319
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass73,938 miles (+2,214)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    73,938 miles
    Test number
    243129297245
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding slightly

  26. Pass71,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,724 miles
    Test number
    613370696283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H464 ENR

Does H464 ENR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H464 ENR is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on H464 ENR?
The MOT on H464 ENR is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H464 ENR done?
H464 ENR was recorded at 81,694 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 512 miles a year.
Has H464 ENR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H464 ENR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on H464 ENR 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 H464 ENR find?
H464 ENR passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, and 1 more.

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