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ELAN +2 · Silver

KDO9 00F
LOTUS KDO9 00F
MOTValid
MOT due8 Sep 2026
First reg1 Nov 1967
Mileage35,319 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Jan 2027

Vehicle age

58 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 27 January 2026.

PASSED · 9 Sep 2025
Test date9 Sep 2025
Expiry8 Sep 2026
Test number934149298667
Mileage35,319 mi
FAILED · 8 Sep 2025
Test date8 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number645469336868
Mileage35,319 mi
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Advisoryhazards not working
MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 16 Aug 2023
Test date16 Aug 2023
Expiry15 Aug 2024
Test number974782997813
Mileage33,700 mi
Advisoryfuel cap seal cracked
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Jul 2022
Test date5 Jul 2022
Expiry4 Jul 2023
Test number791435895153
Mileage31,817 mi
PASSED · 4 Mar 2020
Test date4 Mar 2020
Expiry3 Mar 2021
Test number213335584950
Mileage29,389 mi
PASSED · 13 Dec 2018
Test date13 Dec 2018
Expiry12 Dec 2019
Test number599649673693
Mileage28,179 mi
PASSED · 4 Dec 2017
Test date4 Dec 2017
Expiry4 Dec 2018
Test number101995344347
Mileage26,323 mi
PASSED · 30 Nov 2016
Test date30 Nov 2016
Expiry4 Dec 2017
Test number969407819696
Mileage25,905 mi
FAILED · 30 Nov 2016
Test date30 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number844058026386
Mileage25,905 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
PASSED · 28 Nov 2015
Test date28 Nov 2015
Expiry4 Dec 2016
Test number460491899341
Mileage24,746 mi
PASSED · 5 Dec 2014
Test date5 Dec 2014
Expiry4 Dec 2015
Test number545209734366
Mileage23,217 mi
PASSED · 26 Sep 2013
Test date26 Sep 2013
Expiry25 Sep 2014
Test number739769363270
Mileage20,930 mi
PASSED · 15 Mar 2012
Test date15 Mar 2012
Expiry14 Mar 2013
Test number525015072049
Mileage18,626 mi
PASSED · 9 May 2011
Test date9 May 2011
Expiry8 May 2012
Test number288999821464
Mileage16,544 mi
AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 9 May 2011
Test date9 May 2011
Expiry
Test number227399921169
Mileage16,544 mi
FailStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2010
Test date21 Apr 2010
Expiry20 Apr 2011
Test number260551210408
Mileage13,397 mi
FAILED · 20 Apr 2010
Test date20 Apr 2010
Expiry
Test number834140810120
Mileage13,397 mi
FailOffside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 8 Jun 2009
Test date8 Jun 2009
Expiry7 Jun 2010
Test number270189359411
Mileage11,781 mi
PASSED · 23 Apr 2008
Test date23 Apr 2008
Expiry1 May 2009
Test number690554718100
Mileage9,975 mi
FAILED · 23 Apr 2008
Test date23 Apr 2008
Expiry
Test number240624818432
Mileage9,975 mi
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
FailSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
FailSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PASSED · 2 May 2007
Test date2 May 2007
Expiry1 May 2008
Test number431832427161
Mileage7,545 mi
FAILED · 2 May 2007
Test date2 May 2007
Expiry
Test number550732127194
Mileage7,545 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)