1990 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · G161 CLC
1990 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1990. Recorded mileage 92,408 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,408 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
G161 CLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 92,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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G161 CLC Mileage History
- 15/04/202292,423 mi
- 14/06/202392,249 mi-174 mi
- 19/07/202492,404 mi+155 mi
- 13/02/202692,408 mi+4 mi
- 13/02/202692,408 mi
Average of roughly -4 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G161 CLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Lotus Elan (G161 CLC) between April 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 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: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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