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A16 JNW

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,494 mi
Last recorded49,494 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JNW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 49,494 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 49,483 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 49,378 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 49,360 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 49,354 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 49,325 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,268 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 49,167 miles

Covers fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,183 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 48,169 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort on handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,116 miles

Offside front wheel rim dented on inner edge,

Oil leak from sump plug,

P,A,S pipe corroded along offside front chassis rail,

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,815 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,962 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,041 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 41,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 39,785 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,075 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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A16 JNW is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 82,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 JNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 36 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 JNW registered?

A16 JNW is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 November 1990.

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