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EDD 257

1991 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,688 mi
Last recorded37,688 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 257
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 37,688 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 37,688 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 37,453 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 37,408 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 37,408 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 37,402 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 37,377 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 37,366 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 37,294 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 36,932 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,384 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 36,158 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 35,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,367 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,005 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 34,592 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 34,170 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,847 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 33,847 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,305 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 32,333 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,284 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 31,284 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EDD 257 is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Green 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 EDD 257, 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 EDD 257 registered?

EDD 257 is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is EDD 257 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDD 257 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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