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B26 LOT

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,898 mi
Last recorded56,898 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 56,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 56,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 56,345 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 55,584 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 55,291 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 54,507 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 53,708 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 53,706 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,602 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,100 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 52,100 miles

Brake fluid contaminated very dark of colour (1.8 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 51,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 51,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 51,223 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 50,943 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 50,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 50,324 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front x-member damaged

Fail 16 May 2008 50,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front x-member damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,246 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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B26 LOT is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 80,091 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 B26 LOT, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B26 LOT registered?

B26 LOT is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is B26 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 LOT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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