1991 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · C12 OAK
1991 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1991. Recorded mileage 109,365 miles. MOT valid until 20/09/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1588cc
C12 OAK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 109,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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C12 OAK Mileage History
- 26/04/2022409,361 mi
- 28/04/2022409,363 mi+2 mi
- 21/06/2023109,363 mi-300,000 mi
- 22/09/2025109,365 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -88,015 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C12 OAK 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 1991 Lotus Elan (C12 OAK) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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