1991 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J446 LLL
1991 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02/11/1991. Recorded mileage 48,212 miles. MOT valid until 21/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,212 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
J446 LLL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 48,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J446 LLL Mileage History
- 16/01/200736,734 mi
- 06/11/200838,460 mi+1,726 mi
- 22/01/201340,240 mi+1,780 mi
- 02/04/201540,242 mi+2 mi
- 16/06/201640,254 mi+12 mi
- 08/04/201941,008 mi+754 mi
- 08/04/201941,008 mi
- 17/08/202042,156 mi+1,148 mi
- 29/07/202143,597 mi+1,441 mi
- 29/07/202143,597 mi
- 02/08/202244,654 mi+1,057 mi
- 23/08/202345,812 mi+1,158 mi
- 23/08/202345,812 mi
- 09/08/202446,418 mi+606 mi
- 23/07/202547,350 mi+932 mi
- 05/08/202648,049 mi+699 mi
- 10/08/202648,212 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 587 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
J446 LLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Lotus Elan (J446 LLL) between January 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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