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C18 LAN

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,047 mi
Last recorded55,047 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 LAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 55,047 miles

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 55,047 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 54,889 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 54,559 miles

Coil spring corroded X 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 54,555 miles

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

Coil spring corroded X 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,181 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 24 May 2022 53,648 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake high

Fail 13 May 2022 53,644 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 14 Jun 2021 53,391 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 24 Jun 2020 52,377 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,206 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,047 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,435 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake just reached requirements

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyre side walls slightly cracked

exhaust rear box clamp corroded and loose (exhaust still secure)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,214 miles

near side front brake hose starting to perish

side repeater lens missing near side

tyres starting to perish and near side front close to limit

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,208 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 45,795 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,584 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 44,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,498 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,933 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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C18 LAN is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C18 LAN, 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 C18 LAN registered?

C18 LAN is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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