Official DVLA Record

1971 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · DNG 847K

DNG 847K

1971 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1971. Recorded mileage 17,915 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LOTUS ELAN
Year / Origin
1971 · Shrewsbury
MOT Status
No results
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
17,915 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
No results
No test records found
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1971
Engine
1558cc

DNG 847K Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2017
  • 17,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! MOT Status Unknown
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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DNG 847K Mileage History

  1. 11/11/2006997 mi
  2. 01/11/20073,236 mi+2,239 mi
  3. 26/05/20094,072 mi+836 mi
  4. 22/06/20105,829 mi+1,757 mi
  5. 13/07/20118,065 mi+2,236 mi
  6. 25/07/20128,729 mi+664 mi
  7. 24/07/20139,921 mi+1,192 mi
  8. 16/07/201411,568 mi+1,647 mi
  9. 22/07/201512,973 mi+1,405 mi
  10. 15/07/201615,206 mi+2,233 mi
  11. 28/07/201615,362 mi+156 mi
  12. 01/08/201717,915 mi+2,553 mi
  13. 01/08/201717,915 mi

Average of roughly 1,578 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

DNG 847K MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 19:59
PASS
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ADVISORY

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