1995 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · M207 BCL
1995 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1995. Recorded mileage 56,546 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M207 BCL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 56,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M207 BCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Lotus Elan (M207 BCL) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Service brake lagging in operation offside and nearside (1.2.1 (d))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
M207 BCL Mileage History
- 13/05/200637,791 mi
- 11/05/200742,356 mi+4,565 mi
- 10/04/200843,182 mi+826 mi
- 01/04/200944,529 mi+1,347 mi
- 26/03/201045,820 mi+1,291 mi
- 05/04/201146,854 mi+1,034 mi
- 05/04/201247,831 mi+977 mi
- 10/04/201348,462 mi+631 mi
- 17/04/201348,462 mi
- 04/04/201449,161 mi+699 mi
- 10/04/201549,577 mi+416 mi
- 07/04/201649,973 mi+396 mi
- 12/04/201750,807 mi+834 mi
- 26/04/201851,039 mi+232 mi
- 17/04/201951,999 mi+960 mi
- 20/05/202052,939 mi+940 mi
- 20/04/202153,738 mi+799 mi
- 28/06/202153,740 mi+2 mi
- 15/06/202254,629 mi+889 mi
- 20/07/202355,051 mi+422 mi
- 24/06/202455,776 mi+725 mi
- 17/07/202556,345 mi+569 mi
- 24/07/202656,546 mi+201 mi
Average of roughly 929 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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