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Lotus Elan

Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 1,588 cc

K77 DMPMOT history

K77 DMP is a silver petrol Lotus Elan first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2022.

K77 DMP silver Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
107,120 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K77 DMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K77 DMP was last recorded at 107,120 miles on 28 Mar 2022, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2006: 10,096 miles, lower than 100,055 miles on 27 Mar 2006.

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
107,089 miles · 31 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,120 miles
  • 2021 – 107,089 miles
  • 2019 – 106,967 miles
  • 2018 – 106,775 miles
  • 2017 – 106,628 miles
  • 2015 – 105,972 miles
  • 2014 – 105,437 miles
  • 2013 – 104,924 miles
  • 2012 – 104,806 miles
  • 2011 – 104,443 miles
  • 2010 – 103,694 miles
  • 2009 – 102,978 miles
  • 2008 – 101,940 miles
  • 2007 – 101,184 miles
  • 2006 – 10,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,120 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn inner edges

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.

  • Both rear tyre's worn on inner edge's.205/45zr1683w

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,120 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,120 miles
    Test number
    658739680345
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn inner edges
  2. Pass107,089 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,089 miles
    Test number
    118586819843
    • AdvisoryBoth rear foot and handbrake performances could be better
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's worn on inner edge's.205/45zr1683w
  3. Pass106,967 miles (+192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,967 miles
    Test number
    597660381313
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's.205/45zr1683w
  4. Pass106,775 miles (+147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,775 miles
    Test number
    429794179635
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake performance could be better,only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryBoth rear foot brake performances could be better,only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's worn on inner edge's.205/45zr1683w
  5. Pass106,628 miles (+656)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,628 miles
    Test number
    466413721653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake performance could be better
    • AdvisoryOffside screenwasher jet not working as well as nearside
    • AdvisoryBoth rear foot brake performances could be better
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's worn on inner edge's.205/45zr1683w
  6. Pass105,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,972 miles
    Test number
    647944972343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,972 miles (+535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,972 miles
    Test number
    896310967908
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  8. Pass105,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,437 miles
    Test number
    488184804199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,437 miles (+513)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,437 miles
    Test number
    618224904114
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  10. Pass104,924 miles (+118)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,924 miles
    Test number
    786572993042
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass104,806 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,806 miles
    Test number
    508531202130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,443 miles (+749)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    104,443 miles
    Test number
    255341801429
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's.
  13. Pass103,694 miles (+716)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,694 miles
    Test number
    530458180035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.
  14. Pass102,978 miles (+1,038)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    102,978 miles
    Test number
    952361899057
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc surface corrosion on inner disc face
  15. Pass101,940 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    101,940 miles
    Test number
    264780308163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,184 miles (+91,088)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    101,184 miles
    Test number
    250164397029
    • NoteAll rigid brake pipes at rear heavily coated in paint/unable to inspect fully[suspect coroded]
    • NoteN/s and o/s front brake pipes coroded
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake effiencys close to minimum
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
  17. Pass10,096 miles (-89,959)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,096 miles
    Test number
    322210706137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteIgnition warning light illuminated
    • NoteN/s/r roadwqheel should be considered defective and replaced
  18. Fail100,055 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,055 miles
    Test number
    740756286034
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about K77 DMP

Does K77 DMP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K77 DMP expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K77 DMP?
The MOT on K77 DMP expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K77 DMP done?
K77 DMP was recorded at 107,120 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2022, an average of 441 miles a year.
Has K77 DMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K77 DMP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on K77 DMP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K77 DMP find?
K77 DMP passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: both rear tyres worn inner edges.

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