1991 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J47 PPC
1991 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 84,693 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J47 PPC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 84,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J47 PPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Lotus Elan (J47 PPC) between January 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose too calliper connection. (1.1.12 (c) (ii”.
J47 PPC Mileage History
- 26/01/200652,260 mi
- 16/02/200753,372 mi+1,112 mi
- 13/02/200854,398 mi+1,026 mi
- 02/02/200955,139 mi+741 mi
- 03/02/200955,139 mi
- 11/02/201055,900 mi+761 mi
- 09/02/201156,811 mi+911 mi
- 09/02/201156,811 mi
- 15/02/201257,850 mi+1,039 mi
- 21/02/201359,640 mi+1,790 mi
- 25/02/201359,667 mi+27 mi
- 14/02/201461,100 mi+1,433 mi
- 16/02/201563,161 mi+2,061 mi
- 10/02/201665,045 mi+1,884 mi
- 21/03/201665,144 mi+99 mi
- 15/03/201768,013 mi+2,869 mi
- 27/03/201768,030 mi+17 mi
- 19/03/201869,980 mi+1,950 mi
- 05/06/201870,047 mi+67 mi
- 23/05/201972,730 mi+2,683 mi
- 31/05/201972,775 mi+45 mi
- 06/06/201972,775 mi
- 08/09/202075,545 mi+2,770 mi
- 15/10/202075,598 mi+53 mi
- 11/01/202277,292 mi+1,694 mi
- 31/03/202378,374 mi+1,082 mi
- 29/04/202481,116 mi+2,742 mi
- 16/06/202583,034 mi+1,918 mi
- 26/06/202684,693 mi+1,659 mi
Average of roughly 1,589 miles per year across 29 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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