1994 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · M951 CBP
1994 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/08/1994. Recorded mileage 102,194 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1588cc
M951 CBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 102,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M951 CBP Mileage History
- 16/12/2022101,547 mi
- 11/03/2024101,548 mi+1 mi
- 15/03/2024101,550 mi+2 mi
- 09/04/2025102,081 mi+531 mi
- 13/03/2026102,194 mi+113 mi
Average of roughly 200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M951 CBP MOT History
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 1994 Lotus Elan (M951 CBP) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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