1991 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · H790 KGS
1991 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/05/1991. Recorded mileage 55,763 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,763 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
H790 KGS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2022
- 55,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H790 KGS Mileage History
- 03/05/200635,849 mi
- 04/05/200635,878 mi+29 mi
- 02/05/200738,321 mi+2,443 mi
- 02/05/200738,329 mi+8 mi
- 01/05/200841,471 mi+3,142 mi
- 02/05/200841,473 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/200943,854 mi+2,381 mi
- 10/05/201045,169 mi+1,315 mi
- 18/04/201147,082 mi+1,913 mi
- 02/05/201247,564 mi+482 mi
- 02/05/201247,564 mi
- 30/04/201350,235 mi+2,671 mi
- 09/05/201451,023 mi+788 mi
- 06/04/201651,754 mi+731 mi
- 06/07/201752,315 mi+561 mi
- 08/06/201852,771 mi+456 mi
- 09/07/201953,123 mi+352 mi
- 13/10/202053,486 mi+363 mi
- 15/10/202053,487 mi+1 mi
- 14/01/202255,763 mi+2,276 mi
Average of roughly 1,268 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
H790 KGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Lotus Elan (H790 KGS) between May 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
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