1995 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · M194 BCL
1995 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 123,016 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M194 BCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 123,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M194 BCL 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 1995 Lotus Elan (M194 BCL) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
M194 BCL Mileage History
- 14/09/2023111,620 mi
- 27/11/2023111,627 mi+7 mi
- 19/11/2024118,391 mi+6,764 mi
- 19/11/2024118,391 mi
- 26/11/2025123,016 mi+4,625 mi
Average of roughly 5,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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