1991 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J492 BCL
1991 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 82,591 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J492 BCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 82,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J492 BCL 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 (J492 BCL) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
J492 BCL Mileage History
- 20/07/202377,845 mi
- 03/04/202480,693 mi+2,848 mi
- 26/03/202581,879 mi+1,186 mi
- 24/03/202682,586 mi+707 mi
- 26/03/202682,591 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,769 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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