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D21 KBB

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,535 mi
Last recorded104,535 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 KBB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 104,535 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,479 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,076 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,385 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 100,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated UJ seized (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 99,781 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 99,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 99,766 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 99,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,181 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,604 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,850 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 89,449 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,610 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,610 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,565 miles

engine over heating coolant loss

surface corossion on various suspention items underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 79,791 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 73,812 miles

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

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2006 73,812 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

rear exhaust rusty

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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D21 KBB is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D21 KBB, 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 D21 KBB registered?

D21 KBB is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 January 1991.

Is D21 KBB safe to buy?

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