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Lotus Elan

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,588 cc

H464 MPDMOT history

H464 MPD is a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 27 Mar 1991. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

H464 MPD red Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,043 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H464 MPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
27 Mar 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H464 MPD was last recorded at 72,043 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,964 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
1,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,043 miles
  • 2025 – 70,925 miles
  • 2024 – 69,884 miles
  • 2023 – 69,075 miles
  • 2022 – 68,226 miles
  • 2021 – 64,700 miles
  • 2020 – 63,683 miles
  • 2019 – 61,724 miles
  • 2018 – 59,497 miles
  • 2017 – 57,938 miles
  • 2016 – 55,565 miles
  • 2015 – 53,316 miles
  • 2014 – 51,707 miles
  • 2013 – 49,332 miles
  • 2011 – 48,673 miles
  • 2010 – 47,354 miles
  • 2009 – 44,874 miles
  • 2008 – 42,447 miles
  • 2007 – 39,741 miles
  • 2006 – 35,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,043 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,043 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,043 miles
    Test number
    291815882769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,964 miles (+1,039)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,964 miles
    Test number
    230138700754
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass70,925 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,925 miles
    Test number
    827913368708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,884 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    985208531922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,075 miles (+849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,075 miles
    Test number
    978844903279
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass68,226 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,226 miles
    Test number
    374218114575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,700 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,700 miles
    Test number
    641139732172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,631 miles (+948)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,631 miles
    Test number
    845869549491
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
  9. Pass63,683 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,683 miles
    Test number
    210074978448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,724 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,724 miles
    Test number
    854721119402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,497 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,497 miles
    Test number
    875521719753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,938 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,938 miles
    Test number
    883053592685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,565 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,565 miles
    Test number
    259884588537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,316 miles (+1,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,316 miles
    Test number
    399910725168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  15. Pass51,707 miles (+2,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,707 miles
    Test number
    997968624118
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass49,332 miles (+659)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,332 miles
    Test number
    918865403143
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteN/s front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
  17. Pass48,673 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,673 miles
    Test number
    219995611311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,354 miles (+2,480)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,354 miles
    Test number
    552622010322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted
  19. Pass44,874 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,874 miles
    Test number
    833460089214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,447 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,447 miles
    Test number
    202093988289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,741 miles (+4,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,741 miles
    Test number
    784154587261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass35,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,633 miles
    Test number
    600333866186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H464 MPD

Does H464 MPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H464 MPD is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on H464 MPD?
The MOT on H464 MPD is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H464 MPD done?
H464 MPD was recorded at 72,043 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 1,839 miles a year.
Has H464 MPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H464 MPD has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on H464 MPD 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 MPD find?
H464 MPD passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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