1991 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · H466 BTA
1991 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 113,302 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H466 BTA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/06/2024
- 113,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H466 BTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1991 Lotus Elan (H466 BTA) between June 2024 and June 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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