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Lotus Elan

Green · Petrol · 1991 · 1,588 cc

LTS 190MOT history

LTS 190 is a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 1 Aug 1991. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 39,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LTS 190 green Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
39,227 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LTS 190
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Aug 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LTS 190 was last recorded at 39,227 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,213 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,227 miles
  • 2025 – 39,213 miles
  • 2024 – 39,170 miles
  • 2023 – 39,137 miles
  • 2022 – 39,071 miles
  • 2021 – 39,025 miles
  • 2020 – 38,926 miles
  • 2018 – 38,869 miles
  • 2017 – 38,810 miles
  • 2016 – 38,672 miles
  • 2015 – 38,597 miles
  • 2012 – 38,423 miles
  • 2010 – 38,368 miles
  • 2008 – 38,033 miles
  • 2007 – 37,898 miles
  • 2006 – 37,720 miles
  • 2005 – 36,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,227 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,227 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    39,227 miles
    Test number
    322351251518
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass39,213 miles (+43)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    39,213 miles
    Test number
    137958723975
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass39,170 miles (+33)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    39,170 miles
    Test number
    312246769338
    • AdvisoryExhaust bafflers rattling
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass39,137 miles (+66)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    39,137 miles
    Test number
    929137660144
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES ARE 20 YEARS OLD
    • AdvisoryBaffles rattling in rear silencer
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside - also 30% inbalance (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE IS 20 YEARS OLD
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE IS 23 YEARS OLD

  5. Pass39,071 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,071 miles
    Test number
    403046791589
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES ARE 19 YEARS OLD
    • AdvisoryHEADLIGHT POP UP MOTORS WEAK - IDEALLY WANT REPLACING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WEARING UNEVENLY AND IS 19 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE IS 22 YEARS OLD

  6. Pass39,025 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,025 miles
    Test number
    754122767755
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES ARE 18 YEARS OLD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryHEADLIGHT POP UP CONTROL UNITS SLIGHTLY DEFECTIVE - GETTING WEAK

  7. Pass38,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    38,926 miles
    Test number
    240354106100
    • AdvisoryHEADLIGHT POP UP MOTORS GETTING LAZY
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to wear unevenly

  8. Fail38,926 miles (+57)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,926 miles
    Test number
    129649850754
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHEADLIGHT POP UP MOTORS GETTING LAZY
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to wear unevenly

  9. Pass38,869 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,869 miles
    Test number
    176784300909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,810 miles
    Test number
    827818371728
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail38,810 miles (+138)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,810 miles
    Test number
    993156567526
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass38,672 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,672 miles
    Test number
    109459868185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,597 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,597 miles
    Test number
    265007465186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,590 miles (+167)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,590 miles
    Test number
    338384355150
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  15. Pass38,423 miles (+55)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,423 miles
    Test number
    739903822191
    • NoteNearside rear tyre showing uneven wear

  16. Pass38,368 miles (+335)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,368 miles
    Test number
    874586120119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre showing uneven wear
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorating

  17. Pass38,033 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,033 miles
    Test number
    421791018278
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass37,898 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,898 miles
    Test number
    650537077132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,720 miles (+997)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,720 miles
    Test number
    191759696155
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  20. Pass36,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    36,723 miles
    Test number
    401074095132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LTS 190

What vehicle is registration LTS 190 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LTS 190 on a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 1 Aug 1991. 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 LTS 190 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LTS 190 is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LTS 190?
The MOT on LTS 190 is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LTS 190 done?
LTS 190 was recorded at 39,227 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 119 miles a year.
Has LTS 190 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LTS 190 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LTS 190 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 LTS 190 find?
LTS 190 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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