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E14 NJL

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,613 mi
Last recorded89,613 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 NJL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 89,613 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,594 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 88,987 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 88,968 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,072 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 87,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,626 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,372 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,873 miles

all tyres starting to crack

both inner brake discs pitting /corroded slightly

Pass 7 May 2015 84,846 miles

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

raer tyres starting to crack slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,993 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,175 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,428 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 82,428 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 81,532 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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E14 NJL is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 82,230 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 E14 NJL, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E14 NJL?

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What year was E14 NJL registered?

E14 NJL is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is E14 NJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E14 NJL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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