1991 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J56 PPC
1991 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1991. Recorded mileage 51,277 miles. MOT valid until 07/10/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1588cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
J56 PPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 51,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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J56 PPC Mileage History
- 11/11/202451,272 mi
- 24/02/202551,271 mi-1 mi
- 28/02/202551,271 mi
- 30/09/202551,275 mi+4 mi
- 09/10/202551,277 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J56 PPC 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 (J56 PPC) between November 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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 (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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