1996 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · N678 CMP
1996 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 46,116 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N678 CMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 46,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N678 CMP 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 1996 Lotus Elan (N678 CMP) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 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.
In total 6 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 below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
N678 CMP Mileage History
- 24/06/202244,679 mi
- 30/06/202345,100 mi+421 mi
- 30/06/202345,101 mi+1 mi
- 06/05/202545,684 mi+583 mi
- 01/05/202646,116 mi+432 mi
Average of roughly 373 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Elan (M100)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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