1990 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · 151 OCV
1990 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 53,232 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1990
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1588cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
151 OCV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 53,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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151 OCV Mileage History
- 20/07/202253,121 mi
- 31/08/202253,129 mi+8 mi
- 07/08/202353,188 mi+59 mi
- 01/07/202553,232 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 38 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
151 OCV 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 1990 Lotus Elan (151 OCV) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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