1963 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · 296 VAR
1963 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02/12/1963. Recorded mileage 16,676 miles. MOT valid until 26/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1963
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1963
- Engine
- 1558cc
296 VAR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 16,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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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296 VAR Mileage History
- 27/11/202116,087 mi
- 28/09/202416,450 mi+363 mi
- 27/09/202516,613 mi+163 mi
- 09/09/202616,676 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 123 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
296 VAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1963 Lotus Elan (296 VAR) between November 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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