AIPlateCheckerRun full analysis
GBJ516UPB

LOTUS ELAN

1991 · BLUE · PETROL · 85,981 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-03-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-06-22● ULEZ Non-Compliant

Check any car free

Every MOT test, every advisory, the mileage record and a condition score. No sign-up.

Buying it? The full history report adds finance, write-off, stolen and keeper checks.

MOT History — 28 tests · 17 passed · 11 failed

PASS23 June 2026
85,981 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAIL23 June 2026
85,981 mi
PASS12 June 2025
82,289 mi
FAIL12 June 2025
82,289 mi
FAIL3 June 2025
82,236 mi
  • MAJORExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASS10 June 2024
81,159 mi
PASS24 February 2022
81,152 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS5 January 2021
81,085 mi
FAIL29 September 2020
81,062 mi
  • MAJORExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
PASS2 April 2019
80,049 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS9 February 2018
79,292 mi
  • ADVISORYBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL REAR (3.6.B.4e)
  • ADVISORYRear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)
FAIL9 February 2018
79,292 mi
PASS15 February 2017
78,432 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAIL15 February 2017
78,432 mi
  • PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAIL14 July 2016
78,045 mi
PASS15 July 2015
76,818 mi
  • USER ENTEREDbrake pipes corroded
FAIL23 June 2015
76,648 mi
PASS16 July 2014
75,244 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDFuel pipe/s corroded
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDgeneral corrosion underneath car
PASS11 August 2012
74,449 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASS5 July 2011
71,564 mi
FAIL4 July 2011
71,536 mi
  • FAILOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASS7 June 2010
68,850 mi
PASS27 May 2009
64,524 mi
PASS11 February 2008
60,042 mi
FAIL11 February 2008
60,035 mi
PASS28 November 2006
46,891 mi
FAIL28 November 2006
46,890 mi
  • FAILOffside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
PASS26 June 2006
45,076 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1991
First registered
1991-08
Tax due
2027-03-01
MOT expiry
2027-06-22
Recorded mileage
85,981 mi

Is this car worth buying?

Get the free in-depth report for J516UPB: AI MOT analysis, expected repair costs, market pricing and a clear verdict on the record.

Run the full free analysis

Other Lotus Elan cars checked here

All Lotus Elan cars checked →

Data sourced from official public records, last refreshed October 2026. Shown for reference only — always inspect a vehicle in person before purchase. Cookie settings