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Lotus Elan

Green · Petrol · 1972 · 1,558 cc

PEE 555MOT history

PEE 555 is a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 2 Jun 1972. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 52,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,110 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
0 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PEE 555
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,558 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
2 Jun 1972
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PEE 555 was last recorded at 52,110 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,110 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,110 miles
  • 2025 – 52,110 miles
  • 2024 – 52,110 miles
  • 2021 – 52,110 miles
  • 2017 – 52,110 miles
  • 2016 – 52,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,110 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ? (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

7 tests since 7 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,110 miles
    Test number
    417293763802
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ? (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass52,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,110 miles
    Test number
    993280000717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,110 miles
    Test number
    604803931730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,110 miles
    Test number
    902764813992
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass52,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,110 miles
    Test number
    989986740444
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Pass52,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,110 miles
    Test number
    341946153321
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail52,110 miles1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,110 miles
    Test number
    930276319372
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads missing (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking caliper union (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking caliper union (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

Questions about PEE 555

What vehicle is registration PEE 555 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PEE 555 on a green petrol Lotus Elan first used on 2 Jun 1972. 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 PEE 555 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PEE 555 is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on PEE 555?
The MOT on PEE 555 is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PEE 555 done?
PEE 555 was recorded at 52,110 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 0 miles a year.
Has PEE 555 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PEE 555 has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on PEE 555 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 PEE 555 find?
PEE 555 passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ?; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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