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Lotus Elan

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,588 cc

SMP 532MOT history

SMP 532 is a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 7 Feb 1991. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

SMP 532 red Lotus Elan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,220 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SMP 532
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
7 Feb 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SMP 532 was last recorded at 101,220 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,889 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,331 miles
Average per year
1,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,220 miles
  • 2024 – 99,889 miles
  • 2023 – 98,785 miles
  • 2022 – 97,329 miles
  • 2021 – 96,896 miles
  • 2019 – 96,071 miles
  • 2018 – 95,407 miles
  • 2017 – 94,632 miles
  • 2015 – 94,235 miles
  • 2014 – 93,325 miles
  • 2013 – 91,433 miles
  • 2011 – 90,690 miles
  • 2009 – 88,394 miles
  • 2008 – 86,402 miles
  • 2007 – 84,471 miles
  • 2006 – 81,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,220 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,220 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,220 miles
    Test number
    995229652845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,889 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,889 miles
    Test number
    297247671656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,785 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,785 miles
    Test number
    687128692782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,329 miles (+433)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,329 miles
    Test number
    335336626766
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass96,896 miles (+825)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,896 miles
    Test number
    798806998228
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass96,071 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,071 miles
    Test number
    938860751511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,407 miles (+775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    608639976295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass94,632 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,632 miles
    Test number
    541314241557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,235 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,235 miles
    Test number
    774402054007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,325 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    93,325 miles
    Test number
    415549634366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,323 miles (+1,890)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,323 miles
    Test number
    858436034306
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/S rear disc badly corroded.
  12. Pass91,433 miles (+743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,433 miles
    Test number
    299132033372
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Pass90,690 miles (+2,296)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,690 miles
    Test number
    227897161485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake discs.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.
  14. Pass88,394 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    380028509333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,402 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,402 miles
    Test number
    474280618428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,471 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,471 miles
    Test number
    370774447197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,215 miles
    Test number
    282950036414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SMP 532

What vehicle is registration SMP 532 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SMP 532 on a red petrol Lotus Elan first used on 7 Feb 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 SMP 532 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SMP 532 is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on SMP 532?
The MOT on SMP 532 is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SMP 532 done?
SMP 532 was recorded at 101,220 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,003 miles a year.
Has SMP 532 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SMP 532 has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on SMP 532 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 SMP 532 find?
SMP 532 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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