1997 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · E10 LAN
1997 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 May 1997. Recorded mileage 68,588 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E10 LAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2026
- 68,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E10 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 1997 Lotus Elan (E10 LAN) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
E10 LAN Mileage History
- 09/03/202365,771 mi
- 13/03/202466,742 mi+971 mi
- 13/03/202466,742 mi
- 04/07/202566,961 mi+219 mi
- 09/07/202668,588 mi+1,627 mi
Average of roughly 845 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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