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BRZ 909

1991 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,648 mi
Last recorded87,648 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 909
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 87,648 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 85,401 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 83,758 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 81,618 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 80,584 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 80,584 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe before rearmost pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe before rearmost pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 80,463 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 80,461 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,693 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,710 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 77,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,775 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 74,863 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,781 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 73,773 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,958 miles

cracking in front tyre treads/low on edges

cracking in rear tyre treads

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,810 miles

tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Jul 2011 70,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 67,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 65,308 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 63,124 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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BRZ 909 is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BRZ 909, 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 BRZ 909 registered?

BRZ 909 is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 29 April 1991.

Is BRZ 909 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRZ 909 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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