No, J501 OPA is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for J501 OPA?

The MOT for J501 OPA is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 September 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of J501 OPA?

The recorded mileage for J501 OPA is 134,491 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is J501 OPA ULEZ compliant?

No, J501 OPA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1991 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J501 OPA

J501 OPA

1991 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 134,491 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELAN
Year / Origin: 1991
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 26/09/2012
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 134,491 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 26/09/2012

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 134,491 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1991
Engine: 1588cc

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J501 OPA Key Findings

7 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2011
134,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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J501 OPA Mileage History

01/09/2007100,244 mi
18/08/2008109,187 mi+8,943 mi
18/08/2009119,409 mi+10,222 mi
19/08/2009119,420 mi+11 mi
02/08/2010126,020 mi+6,600 mi
21/09/2011134,475 mi+8,455 mi
27/09/2011134,491 mi+16 mi

Average of roughly 8,411 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

J501 OPA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 12:45

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Lotus Elan (J501 OPA) between September 2007 and September 2011.

The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 September 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)”.

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