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E8 ADF

1991 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,118 mi
Last recorded63,118 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 ADF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 63,118 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 62,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,645 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 62,640 miles

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

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

Front 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 62,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 61,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,411 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,948 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 60,581 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2018 60,580 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,172 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,707 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,092 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,427 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 56,955 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 55,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,703 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,799 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 54,010 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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E8 ADF is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E8 ADF, 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

How do I check the history of E8 ADF?

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What year was E8 ADF registered?

E8 ADF is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 April 1991.

Is E8 ADF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 ADF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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