1995 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · M866 BVG
1995 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1995. Recorded mileage 16,180 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1588cc
M866 BVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 16,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M866 BVG Mileage History
- 18/02/202215,861 mi
- 03/04/202315,959 mi+98 mi
- 09/07/202416,116 mi+157 mi
- 30/06/202516,149 mi+33 mi
- 06/05/202616,180 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 76 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M866 BVG 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 (M866 BVG) between February 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 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: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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