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1992 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · K742 HDK

K742 HDK

1992 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1992. Recorded mileage 49,312 miles. MOT valid until 03/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1992
Engine
1588cc

K742 HDK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
  • 49,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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K742 HDK Mileage History

  1. 04/10/202248,858 mi
  2. 25/09/202349,046 mi+188 mi
  3. 30/09/202449,171 mi+125 mi
  4. 30/09/202449,171 mi
  5. 29/09/202549,312 mi+141 mi

Average of roughly 152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

K742 HDK 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 (K742 HDK) between October 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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