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ELAN · Red

H678 XHD
MOTValid
MOT due28 Oct 2026
First reg1 Jan 1991
Mileage41,058 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Nov 2026

Vehicle age

35 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 April 2026.

PASSED · 28 Oct 2025
Test date28 Oct 2025
Expiry28 Oct 2026
Test number135300602851
Mileage41,058 mi
PASSED · 22 Oct 2024
Test date22 Oct 2024
Expiry28 Oct 2025
Test number308550280030
Mileage40,589 mi
PASSED · 19 Oct 2023
Test date19 Oct 2023
Expiry28 Oct 2024
Test number609693105025
Mileage40,239 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 27 Oct 2022
Test date27 Oct 2022
Expiry28 Oct 2023
Test number464471017567
Mileage39,679 mi
Advisoryall under body covered in black wax oil
PASSED · 29 Oct 2021
Test date29 Oct 2021
Expiry28 Oct 2022
Test number434573664024
Mileage38,664 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 17 Aug 2021
Test date17 Aug 2021
Expiry—
Test number343116557155
Mileage38,664 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorylight corrosion under body
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2020
Test date15 Dec 2020
Expiry14 Dec 2021
Test number392238409594
Mileage38,602 mi
PASSED · 21 Jan 2020
Test date21 Jan 2020
Expiry20 Jan 2021
Test number992401830709
Mileage38,500 mi
PASSED · 17 Jan 2019
Test date17 Jan 2019
Expiry16 Jan 2020
Test number692175508700
Mileage38,492 mi
FAILED · 17 Jan 2019
Test date17 Jan 2019
Expiry—
Test number168112600823
Mileage38,492 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Dec 2017
Test date11 Dec 2017
Expiry10 Dec 2018
Test number431800040181
Mileage38,399 mi
PASSED · 9 Dec 2016
Test date9 Dec 2016
Expiry8 Dec 2017
Test number894701258862
Mileage38,305 mi
FAILED · 23 Nov 2016
Test date23 Nov 2016
Expiry—
Test number187437942304
Mileage38,304 mi
DangerousNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 4 Nov 2014
Test date4 Nov 2014
Expiry11 Nov 2015
Test number798048904331
Mileage38,056 mi
PASSED · 21 Oct 2013
Test date21 Oct 2013
Expiry11 Nov 2014
Test number915144293231
Mileage37,782 mi
PASSED · 18 Oct 2012
Test date18 Oct 2012
Expiry11 Nov 2013
Test number338992192284
Mileage37,521 mi
FAILED · 2 Nov 2011
Test date2 Nov 2011
Expiry—
Test number436426601381
Mileage37,375 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 2 Nov 2011
Test date2 Nov 2011
Expiry11 Nov 2012
Test number775376901324
Mileage37,375 mi
PASSED · 11 Nov 2010
Test date11 Nov 2010
Expiry11 Nov 2011
Test number262315110317
Mileage37,113 mi
FAILED · 29 Oct 2010
Test date29 Oct 2010
Expiry—
Test number470092200329
Mileage37,085 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 27 Oct 2009
Test date27 Oct 2009
Expiry11 Nov 2010
Test number494290509389
Mileage36,761 mi
Dangerouso/s and n/s fropnt cliper slide caps missing could lead to premature siezing
FAILED · 27 Oct 2009
Test date27 Oct 2009
Expiry—
Test number880220309327
Mileage36,761 mi
FailNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAILED · 24 Oct 2008
Test date24 Oct 2008
Expiry—
Test number171918498271
Mileage36,593 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
User Enterednearside front brake binding slightly
PASSED · 24 Oct 2008
Test date24 Oct 2008
Expiry11 Nov 2009
Test number933128498258
Mileage36,593 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
User Enterednearside front brake binding slightly
PASSED · 12 Nov 2007
Test date12 Nov 2007
Expiry11 Nov 2008
Test number331856117364
Mileage36,315 mi
FAILED · 12 Nov 2007
Test date12 Nov 2007
Expiry—
Test number801296917395
Mileage36,313 mi
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
PASSED · 31 May 2006
Test date31 May 2006
Expiry30 May 2007
Test number202881656178
Mileage35,830 mi
FAILED · 31 May 2006
Test date31 May 2006
Expiry—
Test number171581556102
Mileage35,830 mi
FailOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)