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Lotus Elan S4

Black · Petrol · 1970 · 1,558 cc

LSU 805MOT history

LSU 805 is a black petrol Lotus Elan S4 first used on 2 Oct 1970. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 20,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2023
Mileage
20,594 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2022
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LSU 805
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan S4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,558 cc
Year of manufacture
1970
First used
2 Oct 1970
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LSU 805 was last recorded at 20,594 miles on 21 Jun 2022, 469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,125 miles · 23 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
469 miles
Average per year
181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 20,594 miles
  • 2021 – 20,125 miles
  • 2019 – 19,219 miles
  • 2017 – 17,837 miles
  • 2007 – 17,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,594 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

6 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,594 miles (+469)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    20,594 miles
    Test number
    453555385131
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass20,125 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    20,125 miles
    Test number
    498861992596
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail20,125 miles (+906)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,125 miles
    Test number
    761341705071
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass19,219 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    19,219 miles
    Test number
    865935328979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,837 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    17,837 miles
    Test number
    980139595472
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Pass17,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,803 miles
    Test number
    592149707066
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LSU 805

What vehicle is registration LSU 805 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LSU 805 on a black petrol Lotus Elan S4 first used on 2 Oct 1970. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LSU 805 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LSU 805 expired on 20 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LSU 805?
The MOT on LSU 805 expired on 20 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LSU 805 done?
LSU 805 was recorded at 20,594 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2022, an average of 181 miles a year.
Has LSU 805 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LSU 805 has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LSU 805 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 LSU 805 find?
LSU 805 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2022 with 3 minor defects: all direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute; front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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