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1991 LOTUS ELAN1.6L Petrol

J494 LKB

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 133,950 miles recorded, this Blue 1991 LOTUS ELAN runs on Petrol with a 1588cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Expired

Expires 13/04/2024

Tax

No data

Mileage: 133,950
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1991
Engine: 1588cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1991, this Lotus Elan with plate J494 LKB has undergone 2 MOT inspections since April 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Lotus has a 50% success rate (1 passes and 1 fails). A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.

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