1968 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · TJD 636F
1968 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 1968. Recorded mileage 91,383 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1968
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TJD 636F Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 91,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TJD 636F MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1968 Lotus Elan (TJD 636F) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
TJD 636F Mileage History
- 23/05/202389,505 mi
- 31/05/202490,350 mi+845 mi
- 23/05/202591,383 mi+1,033 mi
- 23/05/202591,383 mi
Average of roughly 939 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Elan (M100)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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