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LOTUS
ELAN SE TURBO (1991)
critical checks
valid MOT found
56 days remaining expires 16th Jul 2026
road tax not found
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 8,200 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 15,900 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 15,900 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 10,100 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
17th Jul 2025
161,953 miles (MOT)
18th Dec 2024
162,000 miles (DVLA)
22nd Aug 2024
161,819 miles (MOT)
14th Aug 2023
161,802 miles (MOT)
4th Aug 2023
161,784 miles (MOT)
25th Aug 2022
161,647 miles (MOT)
25th Aug 2022
161,647 miles (MOT)
20th Jun 2021
162,000 miles (DVLA)
18th Aug 2020
158,208 miles (MOT)
21st Aug 2019
152,968 miles (MOT)
19th Aug 2019
152,962 miles (MOT)
17th Aug 2019
152,957 miles (MOT)
31st Jul 2019
152,668 miles (MOT)
6th Aug 2018
144,428 miles (MOT)
10th Aug 2017
136,340 miles (MOT)
8th Sep 2016
127,760 miles (MOT)
23rd Sep 2015
122,119 miles (MOT)
20th Aug 2015
122,112 miles (MOT)
29th Aug 2014
114,808 miles (MOT)
29th Aug 2013
108,254 miles (MOT)
1st Sep 2012
102,462 miles (MOT)
24th Aug 2011
98,334 miles (MOT)
1st Sep 2010
94,061 miles (MOT)
31st Aug 2010
94,061 miles (MOT)
23rd Aug 2010
94,008 miles (MOT)
3rd Sep 2009
92,351 miles (MOT)
24th Aug 2009
92,343 miles (MOT)
20th Aug 2008
89,537 miles (MOT)
17th Aug 2007
87,278 miles (MOT)
30th Aug 2006
83,885 miles (MOT)
6th Jul 2006
83,876 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
161,953 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 16th Jul 2026
Date
17th Jul 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
161953 miles
Expiry
16th Jul 2026
Date
22nd Aug 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
161819 miles
Expiry
24th Aug 2025
Advisory Notice
Rear 16 Inch Rims Fitted To Rear
Date
14th Aug 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
161802 miles
Expiry
24th Aug 2024
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
4th Aug 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
161784 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
Major
Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major
Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
Major
Offside Rear Anti-roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Road Wheel Badly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Date
25th Aug 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
161647 miles
Expiry
24th Aug 2023
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
25th Aug 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
161647 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
Date
18th Aug 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
158208 miles
Expiry
20th Aug 2021
Advisory Notice
Central Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
21st Aug 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
152968 miles
Expiry
20th Aug 2020
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Notice
Central Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
19th Aug 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
152962 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Notice
Central Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Date
17th Aug 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
152957 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Major
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Right. (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Central Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Date
31st Jul 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
152668 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
Major
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Major
Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Date
6th Aug 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
144428 miles
Expiry
9th Aug 2019
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Minor
Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
Date
10th Aug 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
136340 miles
Expiry
9th Aug 2018
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
Date
8th Sep 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
127760 miles
Expiry
22nd Sep 2017
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Date
23rd Sep 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
122119 miles
Expiry
22nd Sep 2016
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
Date
20th Aug 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
122112 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
Fail
Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
Fail
Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
Fail
Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered
Oil Leak
Date
29th Aug 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
114808 miles
Expiry
2nd Sep 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
Date
29th Aug 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
108254 miles
Expiry
2nd Sep 2014
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Rear Tyres Tread Is Wearing Out Of Shape
Date
1st Sep 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
102462 miles
Expiry
2nd Sep 2013
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
Date
24th Aug 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
98334 miles
Expiry
2nd Sep 2012
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
1st Sep 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
94061 miles
Expiry
2nd Sep 2011
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
Date
31st Aug 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
94061 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Headlamp Aim Aimed So That It Dazzles Other Road Users (1.8.a.1a)
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
Date
23rd Aug 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
94008 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp Aim Aimed So That It Dazzles Other Road Users (1.8.a.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has Negligible Damping Effect (2.7.5)
Fail
Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Wiper Blades A Bit Worn.
Date
3rd Sep 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
92351 miles
Expiry
2nd Sep 2010
Date
24th Aug 2009
Result
Failed
Odometer
92343 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
Fail
Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Not In Good Working Order Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Offside Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
User Entered
Nail In Offside Front Tyre
User Entered
Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
Date
20th Aug 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
89537 miles
Expiry
29th Aug 2009
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
Date
17th Aug 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
87278 miles
Expiry
29th Aug 2008
User Entered
Stonechips In Windscreen
User Entered
Off Side Rear Brake Pipe Corroding
User Entered
Slight Play In Both Rear Wheel Bearings
Date
30th Aug 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
83885 miles
Expiry
29th Aug 2007
Date
6th Jul 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
83876 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 12560 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Extra Urban
0 mpg
Urban Cold
0 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£206
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£375
6 months (Direct Debit)
£197
12 months (Direct Debit)
£394
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1991
Registration
2nd Aug 1991
Current Colour
Red
Original Colour
Red
Country of Origin
United kingdom
Model Variant
ELAN SE
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Jan 1990
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Jan 1990
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Body Type
Convertible
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
Length
3803 mm
Height
1230 mm
Width
1885 mm
performance & engine
Make
Lotus
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
1.6L
Size
1588 cc
Max Speed
137 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
6.7 seconds
Horse Power
122 bhp
Peak Power
6600 rpm
Torque
146.1 lb-ft
Peak Torque
4200 rpm
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Front
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
4
Delivery
Normal
Description
G3AMITAAPHB
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
LOTUS ELAN SE TURBO
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- The most popular colour is Red.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Yellow/green, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1.6L more than any other.
Red
40.37%
Blue
23.33%
Green
12.22%
Yellow
7.41%
White
7.04%
Silver
6.67%
Black
1.48%
1993
1.85%
1992
15.19%
1991
47.04%
1990
33.70%
1989
0.74%
1588cc
99.26%
Petrol
99.63%
0
3.33%
1
7.41%
2
7.04%
3
11.85%
4
12.96%
5
7.78%
6
8.15%
7
11.11%
8
10.00%
9
5.93%
10
6.30%
11
2.22%
12
1.85%
13
1.48%
14
1.85%
00k … 10k
1.15%
20k … 30k
3.07%
30k … 40k
3.07%
40k … 50k
6.13%
50k … 60k
5.75%
60k … 70k
10.34%
70k … 80k
8.43%
80k … 90k
13.03%
90k … 100k
9.20%
100k … 110k
11.11%
110k … 120k
12.26%
120k … 130k
4.98%
130k … 140k
5.75%
140k … 150k
2.30%
150k … 160k
0.77%
160k … 170k
1.15%
170k … 180k
0.77%
