1991 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J580 CJD
1991 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/11/1991. Recorded mileage 120,315 miles. MOT valid until 13/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,315 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
J580 CJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 120,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J580 CJD Mileage History
- 11/06/2024114,161 mi
- 11/06/2024114,163 mi+2 mi
- 03/06/2025117,451 mi+3,288 mi
- 09/06/2026120,315 mi+2,864 mi
- 10/06/2026120,315 mi
Average of roughly 3,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J580 CJD 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 (J580 CJD) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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