1991 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J752 BWC
1991 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 52,424 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J752 BWC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 52,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J752 BWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Lotus Elan (J752 BWC) between November 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 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 (13 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
J752 BWC Mileage History
- 10/11/200537,567 mi
- 28/10/200641,216 mi+3,649 mi
- 08/11/200743,983 mi+2,767 mi
- 15/11/200845,375 mi+1,392 mi
- 14/11/200947,117 mi+1,742 mi
- 07/05/201149,537 mi+2,420 mi
- 21/04/201251,431 mi+1,894 mi
- 04/05/201351,971 mi+540 mi
- 09/05/201351,973 mi+2 mi
- 29/09/202051,981 mi+8 mi
- 29/09/202051,981 mi
- 29/03/202252,186 mi+205 mi
- 17/07/202452,264 mi+78 mi
- 25/07/202552,424 mi+160 mi
Average of roughly 754 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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