1992 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J978 BWB
1992 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1992. Recorded mileage 55,375 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J978 BWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 55,375 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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J978 BWB Mileage History
- 10/03/202354,535 mi
- 23/01/202454,624 mi+89 mi
- 07/01/202555,035 mi+411 mi
- 12/01/202655,369 mi+334 mi
- 27/01/202655,375 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J978 BWB 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 1992 Lotus Elan (J978 BWB) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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