1997 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · P784 AAM
1997 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 83,998 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P784 AAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 83,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P784 AAM 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 1997 Lotus Elan (P784 AAM) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
P784 AAM Mileage History
- 20/05/202282,004 mi
- 24/05/202382,386 mi+382 mi
- 15/05/202483,050 mi+664 mi
- 30/04/202583,636 mi+586 mi
- 20/05/202683,998 mi+362 mi
Average of roughly 499 miles per year across 5 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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