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1996 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · N463 FYD

N463 FYD

1996 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 8,563 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
1600cc

N463 FYD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
  • 8,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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N463 FYD Mileage History

  1. 11/03/20228,768 mi
  2. 01/12/202210,186 mi+1,418 mi
  3. 05/12/20233,102 mi-7,084 mi
  4. 02/12/20243,662 mi+560 mi
  5. 12/11/20258,563 mi+4,901 mi

Average of roughly -56 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

N463 FYD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 1996 Lotus Elan (N463 FYD) between March 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

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