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Lotus Elan

Yellow · Petrol · 1995 · 1,588 cc

M830 RJBMOT history

M830 RJB is a yellow petrol Lotus Elan first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

M830 RJB yellow Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,652 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M830 RJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M830 RJB was last recorded at 106,652 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,943 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,709 miles
Average per year
1,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,652 miles
  • 2025 – 103,943 miles
  • 2024 – 103,128 miles
  • 2023 – 102,779 miles
  • 2021 – 102,169 miles
  • 2020 – 101,152 miles
  • 2019 – 100,480 miles
  • 2017 – 99,904 miles
  • 2016 – 99,492 miles
  • 2015 – 98,059 miles
  • 2014 – 97,214 miles
  • 2013 – 93,042 miles
  • 2012 – 90,551 miles
  • 2011 – 87,213 miles
  • 2010 – 84,940 miles
  • 2009 – 82,401 miles
  • 2008 – 80,505 miles
  • 2007 – 76,419 miles
  • 2006 – 71,952 miles
  • 2005 – 65,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,652 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,652 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,652 miles
    Test number
    811865563083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,943 miles (+815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,943 miles
    Test number
    145086427122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,128 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,128 miles
    Test number
    680586434585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,779 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,779 miles
    Test number
    548298627650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,169 miles
    Test number
    270571914572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,169 miles (+1,017)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,169 miles
    Test number
    451314084350
    • MajorEmissions not tested excess exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass101,152 miles (+672)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,152 miles
    Test number
    187961761769
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,480 miles
    Test number
    509590841588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail100,480 miles (+576)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,480 miles
    Test number
    432282885781
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,904 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,904 miles
    Test number
    571622373051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail99,898 miles (+406)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,898 miles
    Test number
    425303806232
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass99,492 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,492 miles
    Test number
    837792606950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,059 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,059 miles
    Test number
    582150123252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,214 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,214 miles
    Test number
    287654784207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s outer trim sill fibre glass damaged
    • NoteO/s front tyre small cut in sidewall no cord showing

  15. Fail97,214 miles (+4,172)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,214 miles
    Test number
    516973084287
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s outer trim sill fibre glass damaged
    • NoteO/s front tyre small cut in sidewall no cord showing

  16. Pass93,042 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,042 miles
    Test number
    716123683278
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail93,039 miles (+2,488)2 dangerous5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,039 miles
    Test number
    389072583287
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear caliper parking brake mechanism does not return fully to is stop
    • NoteOffside front brake disc is corroded on inside
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc is corroded on outside

  18. Pass90,551 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    90,551 miles
    Test number
    625797852232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,550 miles (+3,337)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,550 miles
    Test number
    545476852288
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass87,213 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,213 miles
    Test number
    558548941261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,940 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,940 miles
    Test number
    484016750261
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge and is getting close to wear indicators
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on inner edge and is on the legal limit

  22. Fail84,940 miles (+2,539)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,940 miles
    Test number
    473143650234
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge and is getting close to wear indicators
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on inner edge and is on the legal limit

  23. Pass82,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,401 miles
    Test number
    973210269270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,401 miles (+1,896)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,401 miles
    Test number
    340109559448
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

  25. Pass80,505 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,505 miles
    Test number
    453891268204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,419 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    900492867250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,952 miles (+6,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    71,952 miles
    Test number
    292974466252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass65,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    65,859 miles
    Test number
    651775455247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M830 RJB

Does M830 RJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M830 RJB is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M830 RJB?
The MOT on M830 RJB is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M830 RJB done?
M830 RJB was recorded at 106,652 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,936 miles a year.
Has M830 RJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M830 RJB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on M830 RJB 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 M830 RJB find?
M830 RJB passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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