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1992 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J261 SOM

J261 SOM

1992 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1992. Recorded mileage 65,745 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1992
Engine
1588cc

J261 SOM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
  • 65,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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J261 SOM Mileage History

  1. 13/06/202265,105 mi
  2. 18/07/202265,135 mi+30 mi
  3. 31/05/202465,587 mi+452 mi
  4. 04/08/202565,724 mi+137 mi
  5. 15/10/202565,745 mi+21 mi

Average of roughly 192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J261 SOM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Lotus Elan (J261 SOM) between June 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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