Lotus Elan
Green · Petrol · 1991 · 1,588 cc
J66 LANMOT history
J66 LAN is a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 13 Aug 1991. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,678 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 116,678 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,362 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J66 LAN
- 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
- 13 Aug 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J66 LAN was last recorded at 116,678 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Oct 2016: 108,853 miles, lower than 108,856 miles on 28 Sept 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 115,916 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 762 miles
- Average per year
- 1,362 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,678 miles
- 2024 – 115,916 miles
- 2023 – 115,441 miles
- 2022 – 114,612 miles
- 2021 – 111,270 miles
- 2020 – 110,529 miles
- 2019 – 109,744 miles
- 2017 – 109,202 miles
- 2016 – 108,853 miles
- 2015 – 107,174 miles
- 2014 – 105,411 miles
- 2013 – 103,068 miles
- 2012 – 101,071 miles
- 2011 – 98,835 miles
- 2010 – 96,399 miles
- 2009 – 94,026 miles
- 2008 – 92,009 miles
- 2007 – 91,157 miles
- 2006 – 89,777 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,678 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,678 miles (+762)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 116,678 miles
- Test number
- 126547459821
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass115,916 miles (+475)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 115,916 miles
- Test number
- 258926613758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,441 miles (+829)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 115,441 miles
- Test number
- 916442855127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,612 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 114,612 miles
- Test number
- 903712049115
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail114,609 miles (+3,339)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,609 miles
- Test number
- 807528217000
- MajorNearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,270 miles (+741)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 111,270 miles
- Test number
- 130885177055
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe cracked. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass110,529 miles (+785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 110,529 miles
- Test number
- 447874636041
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass109,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 109,744 miles
- Test number
- 926591475132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,744 miles (+542)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,744 miles
- Test number
- 189594717070
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi hose to caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
Pass109,202 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 109,202 miles
- Test number
- 305578169121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,195 miles (+342)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,195 miles
- Test number
- 538595078109
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle very high to N/S/F, low to O/S/F UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL BRAKE TEST WITH ROLLERS. (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass108,853 miles (-3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 108,853 miles
- Test number
- 731561203237
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail108,856 miles (+1,682)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,856 miles
- Test number
- 474165816510
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative pop up mechanism faulty. (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass107,174 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 107,174 miles
- Test number
- 134418490192
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Fail107,174 miles (+1,763)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,174 miles
- Test number
- 627141137594
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Pass105,411 miles (+2,343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 105,411 miles
- Test number
- 405689964249
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail103,068 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,068 miles
- Test number
- 295576483074
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass103,068 miles (+1,997)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 103,068 miles
- Test number
- 605426783032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,071 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 101,071 miles
- Test number
- 288864182094
- 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)
Fail101,069 miles (+2,234)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,069 miles
- Test number
- 835842682037
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
Pass98,835 miles (+2,436)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 98,835 miles
- Test number
- 958030291010
- 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)
Pass96,399 miles (+2,373)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 96,399 miles
- Test number
- 732889590001
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass94,026 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 94,026 miles
- Test number
- 150635289474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,009 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 92,009 miles
- Test number
- 822091608138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,005 miles (+848)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,005 miles
- Test number
- 684164898042
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,157 miles (+1,380)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 91,157 miles
- Test number
- 540796387098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,777 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,777 miles
- Test number
- 274262086074
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass89,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 89,777 miles
- Test number
- 970212886096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J66 LAN
- Does J66 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 LAN is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on J66 LAN?
- The MOT on J66 LAN is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J66 LAN done?
- J66 LAN was recorded at 116,678 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 1,362 miles a year.
- Has J66 LAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J66 LAN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on J66 LAN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J66 LAN find?
- J66 LAN passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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