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E14 NTS

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,287 mi
Last recorded85,287 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 NTS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 85,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 85,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 84,978 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 84,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 84,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning STEERING STIFF (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,815 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 83,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted touching road wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted touching road wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 82,920 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

small cut to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,397 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,253 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre has low tread and bald inner and outer edges

offside front tyre has low tread, bald inner edge and worn outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,178 miles

Nearside rear tyre very slightly out of shape

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front nearside wheel bearing has very slight roughness

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer wall but no cord showing

offside front tyre has small nail in the tread

Fail 4 Aug 2006 71,131 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Considerable knock and wear in steering rack

Off side rear brake disc considerably corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 NTS is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NTS, 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 E14 NTS registered?

E14 NTS is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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