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B9 NGO

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,646 mi
Last recorded106,646 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 NGO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,646 miles

advise disks rear light rust been standing undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2024 106,397 miles

advise heavley undersealed floor pan scufed advisedisks marked

Fail 24 Jul 2024 106,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

advise heavley undersealed floor pan scufed advisedisks marked

Pass 26 Jul 2023 106,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 105,094 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 104,504 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 103,580 miles

Front Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

car been standing brakes slow 2 releas

Pass 29 Mar 2011 103,580 miles

car been standing brakes slow 2 releas

Fail 16 Mar 2010 102,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 102,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 101,845 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 98,753 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2006 92,899 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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B9 NGO is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B9 NGO, 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.

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What year was B9 NGO registered?

B9 NGO is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 August 1991.

Is B9 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 NGO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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