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Lotus Elan

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,588 cc

K33 PLBMOT history

K33 PLB is a black petrol Lotus Elan first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 35 MOT tests, with 149,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

K33 PLB black Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
149,602 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
35
19 passed · 16 failed
Per year
3,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 PLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 PLB was last recorded at 149,602 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2014: 121,900 miles, lower than 445,462 miles on 24 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,598 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,602 miles
  • 2024 – 149,598 miles
  • 2023 – 148,754 miles
  • 2022 – 147,650 miles
  • 2021 – 145,369 miles
  • 2020 – 142,982 miles
  • 2019 – 142,963 miles
  • 2018 – 140,939 miles
  • 2017 – 134,977 miles
  • 2016 – 129,596 miles
  • 2015 – 129,500 miles
  • 2014 – 122,087 miles
  • 2013 – 445,462 miles
  • 2012 – 108,418 miles
  • 2011 – 101,913 miles
  • 2010 – 98,653 miles
  • 2009 – 96,193 miles
  • 2008 – 93,669 miles
  • 2007 – 91,427 miles
  • 2006 – 84,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,602 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous6 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

35 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,602 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    149,602 miles
    Test number
    345072714218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,598 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,598 miles
    Test number
    309181623120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,581 miles (+39)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,581 miles
    Test number
    313229974891
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f 250kg o/s/f 200kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine underside and offside wet with oil

  4. Fail149,542 miles (+788)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,542 miles
    Test number
    316990714217
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps come loose and leaking from joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,754 miles
    Test number
    212489071941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,754 miles (+1,104)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,754 miles
    Test number
    886559990669
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass147,650 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,650 miles
    Test number
    180825245838
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail147,650 miles (+2,281)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,650 miles
    Test number
    286841465053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass145,369 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,369 miles
    Test number
    389797441235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail145,322 miles (+2,340)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,322 miles
    Test number
    633430881048
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass142,982 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,982 miles
    Test number
    346710455731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,963 miles (+2,024)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,963 miles
    Test number
    314728089231
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass140,939 miles (+3,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,939 miles
    Test number
    792653230542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass137,459 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,459 miles
    Test number
    540617377358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,977 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    134,977 miles
    Test number
    668619852591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,596 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,596 miles
    Test number
    114316400886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,500 miles (+7,413)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,500 miles
    Test number
    407244054723
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass122,087 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    122,087 miles
    Test number
    695542454343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,084 miles (+184)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,084 miles
    Test number
    407264044476
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail121,900 miles (-323,562)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,900 miles
    Test number
    417999584246
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass445,462 miles (+330,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    445,462 miles
    Test number
    148097293254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail115,015 miles (+6,597)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,015 miles
    Test number
    648757383289
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING
    • NoteREAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

  23. Pass108,418 miles (+187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,418 miles
    Test number
    748640592227
    • 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)

  24. Fail108,231 miles (+6,318)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,231 miles
    Test number
    698184182254
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass101,913 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,913 miles
    Test number
    137652891226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail101,810 miles (+3,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    819845281275
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass98,653 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    98,653 miles
    Test number
    834672690223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Fail98,594 miles (+2,401)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,594 miles
    Test number
    223079580251
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass96,193 miles (+36)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,193 miles
    Test number
    891405799264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll suspension components corroded
    • NoteOs & ns brake disc inner surfaces corroded
    • NoteSlight blow at exhaust centre joint

  30. Fail96,157 miles (+2,488)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,157 miles
    Test number
    852239989289
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll suspension components corroded
    • NoteOs & ns front brake inner surfaces corroded
    • NoteSlight blow at exhaust centre joint

  31. Pass93,669 miles (+99)5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,669 miles
    Test number
    564128188227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAll front and rear suspension components corroded
    • NoteFront brake imbalance slightly high (15%)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to limit on edges
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear service brake efforts low
    • NoteSlight play offside and nearside front steering rack ends

  32. Fail93,570 miles (+2,143)2 failures6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,570 miles
    Test number
    123592088280
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAll front and rear suspension components corroded
    • NoteFront brake imbalance slightly high (15%)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to limit on edges
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear service brake efforts low
    • NoteSlight play offside and nearside front steering rack ends

  33. Pass91,427 miles (+7,078)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,427 miles
    Test number
    834585887262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffsde rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn unevenly and worn close to limit on inner and outer edges
    • NoteRear service brake efforts low
    • NoteSlight play offside and nearside front steering rack ends

  34. Pass84,349 miles (+99)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    84,349 miles
    Test number
    503683596212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  35. Fail84,250 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,250 miles
    Test number
    784314556250
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about K33 PLB

Does K33 PLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 PLB is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K33 PLB?
The MOT on K33 PLB is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K33 PLB done?
K33 PLB was recorded at 149,602 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,293 miles a year.
Has K33 PLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 PLB has failed 16 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K33 PLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K33 PLB find?
K33 PLB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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