1990 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · E16 LAN
1990 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 80,195 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1588cc
E16 LAN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2023
- 80,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E16 LAN Mileage History
- 16/09/202176,649 mi
- 22/09/202278,808 mi+2,159 mi
- 22/09/202380,195 mi+1,387 mi
Average of roughly 1,760 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E16 LAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Lotus Elan (E16 LAN) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
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