Est: £4,000 - £5,000
1992 LOTUS ELAN (M100) SE TURBO
United Kingdom • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 41
Vehicle Details
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[Transmission]
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Odometer:
56,169 miles
K852SDS
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
In Brief:
Enthusiast owned example of an M100 generation Elan
Finished in Metallic Pacific Blue with a black convertible soft top over a black leather interior
In the same family ownership for the last 10 years
Accompanied by a tremendous history including service book with 28 stamps
Genuine 56,169 miles from new
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A tidy and well-kept example of the increasingly appreciated 1992 Lotus Elan M100 SE Turbo, presented in unmodified and original specification.
Finished in striking Metallic Pacific Blue with a black convertible soft top over a black leather interior, this example offers an attractive and classic colour combination.
Having remained within the same family ownership for the last 10 years, it benefits from persistent care and routine maintenance.
With just four owners prior and a comprehensive history file, this Elan represents a genuine and well-preserved example of Lotus’ innovative front-wheel-drive roadster.
Maintenance & Condition:
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Points of note
£2,030
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,600
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,623
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 22 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
56,009 miles
Registration Date
1992-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 23 2025 with 56,009 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear suspension damper casings showing signs of corrosion
- Damage to oil sump
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On May 09 2024 with 55,282 miles
Failed
On May 08 2024 with 55,282 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Apr 11 2023 with 54,862 miles
Passed
On May 19 2022 with 53,340 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wiper blade is smeary
- Both rear shock absorber casings have corrosion but not excessive
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal sections/joins of both front brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Failed
On Mar 29 2022 with 53,181 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At front flexi join. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi to calliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi to calliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi join. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi join. (1.1.11 (c))
- Service brake only just met minimum requirements and may need adjustment or repair.
- Rear service brake has low braking effort but enough to pass minimum requirements.
Passed
On Mar 31 2021 with 52,252 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- sump pan damaged
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have been repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On Mar 31 2021 with 52,252 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- sump pan damaged
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have been repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive adjusted (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Mar 26 2020 with 51,916 miles
Failed
On Mar 25 2020 with 51,913 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Refer to emissions print out/results (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Mar 26 2019 with 50,174 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front wiper blades are smeary
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Engine oil sump is damaged and has a minor oil leak
Passed
On Apr 06 2018 with 47,908 miles
Passed
On Mar 31 2017 with 48,545 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2015 with 43,315 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Aug 11 2014 with 42,066 miles
Passed
On Aug 07 2013 with 41,986 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- front tyres wearing low on inner edges
Passed
On Aug 14 2012 with 41,947 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Passed
On Aug 17 2011 with 41,900 miles
Passed
On Aug 20 2010 with 41,781 miles
Passed
On Aug 13 2009 with 41,747 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2008 with 41,820 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- front and rear discs corrode on inner faces
Passed
On Aug 02 2007 with 41,555 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- rear discs corroded
- both front tyre worn on inner edges
Passed
On Aug 02 2006 with 41,440 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

