1963 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · 296 VAR
1963 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Dec 1963. Recorded mileage 16,676 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1963
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 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
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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.
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.
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.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Elan (M100)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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