1991 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · E10 ODP
1991 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16/09/1991. Recorded mileage 61,548 miles. MOT valid until 25/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,548 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
E10 ODP Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 61,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E10 ODP Mileage History
- 16/08/200633,039 mi
- 17/08/200633,040 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/200736,793 mi+3,753 mi
- 20/08/200736,794 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/200838,189 mi+1,395 mi
- 02/09/200940,295 mi+2,106 mi
- 17/08/201042,616 mi+2,321 mi
- 20/08/201042,618 mi+2 mi
- 20/07/201144,865 mi+2,247 mi
- 27/07/201144,869 mi+4 mi
- 09/07/201249,311 mi+4,442 mi
- 16/07/201249,315 mi+4 mi
- 18/07/201350,615 mi+1,300 mi
- 19/07/201350,616 mi+1 mi
- 18/07/201451,518 mi+902 mi
- 15/07/201554,021 mi+2,503 mi
- 16/07/201554,028 mi+7 mi
- 21/07/201554,030 mi+2 mi
- 28/06/201654,344 mi+314 mi
- 12/07/201654,345 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/201654,346 mi+1 mi
- 20/06/201755,033 mi+687 mi
- 18/06/201855,738 mi+705 mi
- 18/06/201855,738 mi
- 29/06/201958,791 mi+3,053 mi
- 06/03/202058,866 mi+75 mi
- 26/03/202159,895 mi+1,029 mi
- 25/03/202260,162 mi+267 mi
- 29/03/202360,610 mi+448 mi
- 28/03/202460,902 mi+292 mi
- 14/05/202561,221 mi+319 mi
- 27/05/202661,548 mi+327 mi
Average of roughly 1,441 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
E10 ODP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Lotus Elan (E10 ODP) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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