Yes, M548 FMR is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 April 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for M548 FMR?

The MOT for M548 FMR is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of M548 FMR?

The recorded mileage for M548 FMR is 49,990 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M548 FMR ULEZ compliant?

No, M548 FMR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1995 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · M548 FMR

M548 FMR

1995 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1995. Recorded mileage 49,990 miles. MOT valid until 17/05/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELAN
Year / Origin: 1995 · Manchester
MOT Status: Valid until 17/05/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 49,990 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 17/05/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/04/2027

Mileage: 49,990 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1995
Engine: 1588cc

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M548 FMR Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
49,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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M548 FMR Mileage History

04/04/202349,361 mi
03/05/202449,614 mi+253 mi
28/04/202549,742 mi+128 mi
19/05/202549,744 mi+2 mi
19/05/202649,990 mi+246 mi

Average of roughly 201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M548 FMR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 10:01

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Lotus Elan (M548 FMR) between April 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 May 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: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 37 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”.

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