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DJL 1V

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,361 mi
Last recorded44,361 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJL 1V
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 44,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 43,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 43,577 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 43,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 43,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 42,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,034 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,330 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 40,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 40,780 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened O/S/F BOTTOM ARM SHOWING SEVERE CORROSION AND DAMAGE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 40,057 miles

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 May 2016 39,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 39,012 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 38,174 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,511 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 36,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front and offside rear tyres perished becoming excessive

under side of vehicle has been coated in grease affecting inspection of componants

Pass 6 May 2011 35,830 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

headlights do not pop up manually over ride for test

interior view mirror missing

Fail 6 May 2011 35,830 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

headlights do not pop up manually over ride for test

interior view mirror missing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,265 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,448 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,384 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 31,802 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DJL 1V 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 DJL 1V, 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 DJL 1V registered?

DJL 1V is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 February 1991.

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