1990 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · MUI 3006
1990 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 1990. Recorded mileage 96,630 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MUI 3006 Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2022
- 96,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MUI 3006 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Lotus Elan (MUI 3006) between March 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2022 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 (18 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
MUI 3006 Mileage History
- 03/03/200676,280 mi
- 04/03/200676,284 mi+4 mi
- 06/03/200779,259 mi+2,975 mi
- 28/02/200883,048 mi+3,789 mi
- 26/02/200985,729 mi+2,681 mi
- 27/02/200985,739 mi+10 mi
- 04/03/201088,512 mi+2,773 mi
- 23/02/201189,876 mi+1,364 mi
- 12/07/201291,311 mi+1,435 mi
- 19/06/201392,124 mi+813 mi
- 06/08/201492,909 mi+785 mi
- 15/07/201593,670 mi+761 mi
- 08/07/201694,357 mi+687 mi
- 08/07/201694,357 mi
- 29/01/201895,073 mi+716 mi
- 29/01/201895,073 mi
- 14/05/201995,299 mi+226 mi
- 01/04/202196,609 mi+1,310 mi
- 27/05/202296,630 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 1,254 miles per year across 19 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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