1966 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · DRS 308D
1966 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1966. Recorded mileage 78,620 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1966 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DRS 308D Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2022
- 78,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DRS 308D MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1966 Lotus Elan (DRS 308D) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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