1998 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · 800 LAN
1998 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 734 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1588cc
800 LAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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800 LAN Mileage History
- 29/07/2022623 mi
- 04/08/2023656 mi+33 mi
- 25/07/2025712 mi+56 mi
- 25/07/2025712 mi
- 31/07/2026734 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 28 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
800 LAN 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 1998 Lotus Elan (800 LAN) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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