1995 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · M548 FMR
1995 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 49,990 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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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)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M548 FMR 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 (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”.
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.
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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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