Lotus Elan
Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 1,588 cc
H773 AEWMOT history
H773 AEW is a blue petrol Lotus Elan first used on 10 Aug 1990. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 3 of 4 MOT tests, with 114,799 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 114,799 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 4
- 3 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 671 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H773 AEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elan
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,588 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 10 Aug 1990
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
H773 AEW was last recorded at 114,799 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 114,086 miles · 16 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 713 miles
- Average per year
- 671 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 114,799 miles
- 2024 – 114,086 miles
- 2006 – 102,225 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides, nearside ADVANCED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
4 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,799 miles (+713)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 114,799 miles
- Test number
- 266681314104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,086 miles (+32)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 114,086 miles
- Test number
- 189445971897
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides, nearside ADVANCED (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail114,054 miles (+11,829)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,054 miles
- Test number
- 837422549859
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides, nearside ADVANCED (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 102,225 miles
- Test number
- 102214196107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about H773 AEW
- Does H773 AEW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on H773 AEW expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on H773 AEW?
- The MOT on H773 AEW expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has H773 AEW done?
- H773 AEW was recorded at 114,799 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 671 miles a year.
- Has H773 AEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H773 AEW has failed 1 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on H773 AEW 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 H773 AEW find?
- H773 AEW passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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