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E1 ANU

1991 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,758 mi
Last recorded128,758 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 ANU
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 128,758 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 127,985 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 127,107 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 126,341 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 125,843 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 125,179 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,525 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 122,125 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 119,958 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 118,630 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2014 117,505 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 116,327 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 114,319 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 114,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 May 2012 114,276 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 111,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake actuating arms on calipers not fully returning

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2011 111,959 miles

handbrake actuating arms on calipers not fully returning

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2010 103,560 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,873 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 89,873 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 89,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 89,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 89,363 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 89,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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E1 ANU is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E1 ANU, 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 E1 ANU registered?

E1 ANU is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is E1 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 ANU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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