1991 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · H461 CMW
1991 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 138,316 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H461 CMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 138,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H461 CMW 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 1991 Lotus Elan (H461 CMW) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
H461 CMW Mileage History
- 03/07/2024133,062 mi
- 09/07/2024133,062 mi
- 08/07/2025135,656 mi+2,594 mi
- 08/07/2026138,316 mi+2,660 mi
- 17/07/2026138,316 mi
Average of roughly 2,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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