1994 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · M623 SGW
1994 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 73,676 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M623 SGW Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 73,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M623 SGW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Lotus Elan (M623 SGW) between January 2007 and June 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (42 issues), Brakes (36 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
M623 SGW Mileage History
- 26/01/200765,914 mi
- 26/01/200765,914 mi
- 21/01/200866,833 mi+919 mi
- 21/01/200866,833 mi
- 17/02/200967,357 mi+524 mi
- 18/02/200967,357 mi
- 16/03/201067,946 mi+589 mi
- 25/03/201168,945 mi+999 mi
- 25/03/201168,945 mi
- 14/06/201269,493 mi+548 mi
- 20/06/201269,494 mi+1 mi
- 22/10/201370,039 mi+545 mi
- 29/10/201470,576 mi+537 mi
- 29/10/201470,576 mi
- 04/07/201670,919 mi+343 mi
- 05/07/201670,919 mi
- 19/07/201774,260 mi+3,341 mi
- 19/07/201774,260 mi
- 14/01/201972,712 mi-1,548 mi
- 25/06/202473,676 mi+964 mi
- 27/06/202473,676 mi
Average of roughly 446 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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