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Lotus Elan

Yellow · Petrol · 1994 · 1,588 cc

L38 JOBMOT history

L38 JOB is a yellow petrol Lotus Elan first used on 1 Jul 1994. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 63,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2025.

L38 JOB yellow Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2026
Mileage
63,696 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 JOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jul 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 JOB was last recorded at 63,696 miles on 22 Mar 2025, 1,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,653 miles · 1 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,043 miles
Average per year
504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,696 miles
  • 2023 – 62,653 miles
  • 2019 – 62,421 miles
  • 2018 – 61,517 miles
  • 2017 – 61,172 miles
  • 2016 – 59,391 miles
  • 2015 – 59,054 miles
  • 2014 – 58,625 miles
  • 2013 – 58,236 miles
  • 2012 – 57,753 miles
  • 2011 – 57,295 miles
  • 2010 – 56,640 miles
  • 2009 – 56,120 miles
  • 2008 – 55,487 miles
  • 2007 – 54,725 miles
  • 2006 – 54,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,696 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,696 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,696 miles
    Test number
    140373723242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,653 miles (+232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,653 miles
    Test number
    787994844385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass62,421 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,421 miles
    Test number
    945649096592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,517 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,517 miles
    Test number
    984967323362
    • AdvisoryWeep from power steering pump
  5. Pass61,172 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,172 miles
    Test number
    454554834774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,391 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,391 miles
    Test number
    981812057393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,054 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,054 miles
    Test number
    971076626194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,966 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,966 miles
    Test number
    149402475484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,625 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,625 miles
    Test number
    145901174084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,236 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    518264873031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,753 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,753 miles
    Test number
    426985052083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,295 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,295 miles
    Test number
    945215451022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,640 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,640 miles
    Test number
    151595050050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,120 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    230617459052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,487 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,487 miles
    Test number
    950558458081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,725 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,725 miles
    Test number
    224534367037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,086 miles
    Test number
    132819056036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,086 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,086 miles
    Test number
    880619156015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Questions about L38 JOB

Does L38 JOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L38 JOB expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L38 JOB?
The MOT on L38 JOB expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L38 JOB done?
L38 JOB was recorded at 63,696 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2025, an average of 504 miles a year.
Has L38 JOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 JOB has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2006.
Has the mileage on L38 JOB 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 L38 JOB find?
L38 JOB passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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