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LOTUS ELAN1991 · 1.6L Petrol

J56 PPC

Vehicle Insight Summary

1991 LOTUS ELAN — Petrol, 1588cc. This vehicle has 51,277 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 07/10/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1588cc

Free vehicle health score

55
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (20%)
! Older vehicle
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Imported
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Destruction
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 28, 2026, 08:30 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Lotus Elan (J56 PPC) from 1991 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2024 and October 2025.

With 1 passes and 4 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 20%. This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 14 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 14 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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