1995 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · M342 DLP
1995 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 1995. Recorded mileage 43,501 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M342 DLP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 43,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M342 DLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Lotus Elan (M342 DLP) between July 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
M342 DLP Mileage History
- 14/07/202540,671 mi
- 21/07/202643,492 mi+2,821 mi
- 29/07/202643,501 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,720 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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