1995 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · M886 MYH
1995 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 1995. Recorded mileage 37,633 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M886 MYH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 37,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M886 MYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Lotus Elan (M886 MYH) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”.
M886 MYH Mileage History
- 23/03/200627,854 mi
- 10/04/200728,848 mi+994 mi
- 11/04/200728,848 mi
- 07/07/200828,907 mi+59 mi
- 23/05/201128,993 mi+86 mi
- 24/05/201229,940 mi+947 mi
- 24/05/201330,712 mi+772 mi
- 20/09/201330,761 mi+49 mi
- 20/09/201330,761 mi
- 19/03/201430,878 mi+117 mi
- 10/06/201532,268 mi+1,390 mi
- 10/06/201633,471 mi+1,203 mi
- 01/06/201734,063 mi+592 mi
- 24/05/201834,525 mi+462 mi
- 21/05/201934,984 mi+459 mi
- 26/11/202035,832 mi+848 mi
- 26/11/202035,832 mi
- 18/01/202236,234 mi+402 mi
- 05/04/202336,477 mi+243 mi
- 15/03/202436,945 mi+468 mi
- 01/04/202537,064 mi+119 mi
- 01/04/202637,633 mi+569 mi
Average of roughly 488 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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