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Lotus Elan

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,588 cc

L6 PGSMOT history

L6 PGS is a black petrol Lotus Elan first used on 28 Nov 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L6 PGS black Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,775 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 PGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Nov 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 PGS was last recorded at 94,775 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 1,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2007: 71,137 miles, lower than 71,157 miles on 14 Nov 2007.

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
93,681 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,094 miles
Average per year
1,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,775 miles
  • 2025 – 93,681 miles
  • 2024 – 93,324 miles
  • 2023 – 93,138 miles
  • 2022 – 92,164 miles
  • 2021 – 89,833 miles
  • 2020 – 87,833 miles
  • 2019 – 86,194 miles
  • 2018 – 85,272 miles
  • 2017 – 83,610 miles
  • 2016 – 82,692 miles
  • 2015 – 82,151 miles
  • 2014 – 81,276 miles
  • 2013 – 80,231 miles
  • 2012 – 79,212 miles
  • 2011 – 77,654 miles
  • 2010 – 76,544 miles
  • 2008 – 75,367 miles
  • 2007 – 71,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,775 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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,775 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,775 miles
    Test number
    906556150043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,681 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    93,681 miles
    Test number
    558936385796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,324 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,324 miles
    Test number
    835052249938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,138 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,138 miles
    Test number
    730390754406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,164 miles (+2,331)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,164 miles
    Test number
    758990335496
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  6. Pass89,833 miles (+2,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,833 miles
    Test number
    303290105580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass87,833 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,833 miles
    Test number
    427723967975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,194 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,194 miles
    Test number
    120682941690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,272 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    891843220915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,610 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,610 miles
    Test number
    660248325084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,692 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,692 miles
    Test number
    101087913594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,151 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,151 miles
    Test number
    885301505117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,276 miles
    Test number
    247052504119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,276 miles (+1,045)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,276 miles
    Test number
    385802404152
    • 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)
  15. Pass80,231 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,231 miles
    Test number
    188440113196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,212 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,212 miles
    Test number
    908904482057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,654 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,654 miles
    Test number
    276453511158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,544 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,544 miles
    Test number
    231676200175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,367 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,367 miles
    Test number
    654965428397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,137 miles (-20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    71,137 miles
    Test number
    540929217371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  21. Fail71,157 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,157 miles
    Test number
    154048217385
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Questions about L6 PGS

Does L6 PGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 PGS is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 PGS?
The MOT on L6 PGS is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 PGS done?
L6 PGS was recorded at 94,775 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,273 miles a year.
Has L6 PGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 PGS has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on L6 PGS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 PGS find?
L6 PGS passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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