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Lotus Elan

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,588 cc

PAC 782MOT history

PAC 782 is a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 30 Oct 1991. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

PAC 782 red Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,236 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAC 782
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
30 Oct 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAC 782 was last recorded at 88,236 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,094 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
1,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,236 miles
  • 2024 – 88,094 miles
  • 2023 – 88,028 miles
  • 2021 – 87,592 miles
  • 2018 – 87,340 miles
  • 2016 – 87,074 miles
  • 2015 – 86,768 miles
  • 2014 – 85,805 miles
  • 2013 – 84,377 miles
  • 2012 – 81,927 miles
  • 2011 – 80,631 miles
  • 2010 – 80,403 miles
  • 2009 – 79,502 miles
  • 2008 – 77,806 miles
  • 2006 – 75,689 miles
  • 2005 – 66,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,236 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,236 miles
    Test number
    815921946753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,236 miles (+142)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,236 miles
    Test number
    347707307341
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  3. Pass88,094 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,094 miles
    Test number
    962951821533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,028 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,028 miles
    Test number
    224039058643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,592 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    976300427433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,340 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,340 miles
    Test number
    410364281913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,074 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,074 miles
    Test number
    486810400591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    527536386595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,768 miles (+963)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    636422151932
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  10. Pass85,805 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,805 miles
    Test number
    646993874279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,377 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,377 miles
    Test number
    638326373214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,927 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,927 miles
    Test number
    217385842428
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass81,927 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,927 miles
    Test number
    619925842118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,915 miles (+1,284)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,915 miles
    Test number
    908384542148
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass80,631 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,631 miles
    Test number
    749179501139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,403 miles (+901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,403 miles
    Test number
    353853900145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass79,502 miles (+1,696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,502 miles
    Test number
    502022559075
    • NoteAdvise front index plate.

  18. Pass77,806 miles (+2,117)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    77,806 miles
    Test number
    903585108092
    • NoteAdvise front index plate.
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r caliper.

  19. Pass75,689 miles (+9,065)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    75,689 miles
    Test number
    542176856372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    66,624 miles
    Test number
    422065255443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,624 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,624 miles
    Test number
    142744255314
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

Questions about PAC 782

What vehicle is registration PAC 782 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAC 782 on a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 30 Oct 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 PAC 782 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAC 782 is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on PAC 782?
The MOT on PAC 782 is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PAC 782 done?
PAC 782 was recorded at 88,236 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 1,072 miles a year.
Has PAC 782 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAC 782 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on PAC 782 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 PAC 782 find?
PAC 782 passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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