1991 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · UIL 8098
1991 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Apr 1991. Recorded mileage 109,315 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UIL 8098 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 109,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UIL 8098 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Lotus Elan (UIL 8098) between January 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
UIL 8098 Mileage History
- 14/01/2022109,124 mi
- 23/05/2024109,169 mi+45 mi
- 16/07/2026109,311 mi+142 mi
- 05/08/2026109,315 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 42 miles per year across 4 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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