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Lotus Elan

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,588 cc

K60 URSMOT history

K60 URS is a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 4 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 118,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

K60 URS red Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,672 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K60 URS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
4 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K60 URS was last recorded at 118,672 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,672 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,672 miles
  • 2024 – 117,348 miles
  • 2022 – 115,405 miles
  • 2009 – 114,266 miles
  • 2008 – 111,835 miles
  • 2007 – 105,150 miles
  • 2005 – 104,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,672 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,672 miles
    Test number
    732366268533
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail118,672 miles (+1,324)3 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,672 miles
    Test number
    606457547255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass117,348 miles (+1,943)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,348 miles
    Test number
    759412452063
    • AdvisoryDamage to sump
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft damaged but serviceable (Boot) perrished (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass115,405 miles (+1,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,405 miles
    Test number
    821780777049
    • AdvisoryDamage to sump.
    • AdvisoryExhaust contacting rear anti roll bar link.
  5. Pass114,266 miles (+2,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    114,266 miles
    Test number
    371282299045
    • 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)
  6. Pass111,835 miles (+6,685)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    111,835 miles
    Test number
    450318708141
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNOTE; surface corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r lower wishbones.
  7. Pass105,150 miles (+730)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    105,150 miles
    Test number
    580010707163
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake hose ferulles
  8. Pass104,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    104,420 miles
    Test number
    450631245446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K60 URS

Does K60 URS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K60 URS is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K60 URS?
The MOT on K60 URS is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K60 URS done?
K60 URS was recorded at 118,672 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 683 miles a year.
Has K60 URS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K60 URS has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K60 URS 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 K60 URS find?
K60 URS passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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