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LOTUS
ELAN SE TURBO (1991)

critical checks

valid MOT found
218 days remaining expires 27th Oct 2025

road tax not found


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outstanding finance

Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 5,400 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 1,700 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,700 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 14,200 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 14,200 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 8,300 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

19th Oct 2024
131,927 miles (MOT)
28th Oct 2023
131,707 miles (MOT)
3rd Oct 2022
131,457 miles (MOT)
2nd Jun 2021
131,446 miles (MOT)
9th Jun 2020
130,964 miles (MOT)
31st May 2019
130,790 miles (MOT)
4th Jul 2017
130,716 miles (MOT)
21st Jun 2017
130,719 miles (MOT)
2nd Jul 2015
130,000 miles (DVLA)
5th May 2015
130,043 miles (MOT)
10th May 2014
127,139 miles (MOT)
6th May 2014
127,139 miles (MOT)
22nd Apr 2013
124,407 miles (MOT)
24th Apr 2012
121,425 miles (MOT)
10th May 2011
115,000 miles (DVLA)
5th May 2011
117,263 miles (MOT)
11th Mar 2010
114,295 miles (MOT)
11th Jul 2008
113,293 miles (MOT)
8th May 2008
113,148 miles (MOT)
26th Apr 2007
108,822 miles (MOT)
12th Apr 2006
95,944 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
131,927 miles
Estimated current mileage
132,022 miles
Estimated annual mileage
224 miles
MOT status & history

MOT Status
Valid: Expires 27th Oct 2025
Date
19th Oct 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
131927 miles
Expiry
27th Oct 2025
Date
28th Oct 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
131707 miles
Expiry
27th Oct 2024
Date
3rd Oct 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
131457 miles
Expiry
2nd Oct 2023
Date
2nd Jun 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
131446 miles
Expiry
8th Jun 2022
Advisory Notice
Slight Play In Inner Steering Arms
Date
9th Jun 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
130964 miles
Expiry
8th Jun 2021
Advisory Notice
Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Date
31st May 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
130790 miles
Expiry
30th Nov 2020
Advisory Notice
H/brake Efficiency Just Met
Advisory Notice
Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Advisory Notice
Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Date
4th Jul 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
130716 miles
Expiry
3rd Jul 2018
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Advisory Notice
Both Front Tyres Cracked Where Been Stood Flat
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak ()
Date
21st Jun 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
130719 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Brake Cable Inappropriately Repaired (3.5.1n)
Advisory Notice
Both Front Tyres Cracked Where Been Stood Flat
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak ()
Fail
Steering System Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Rack Fitted) (2.2.a.1b)
Fail
Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Fail
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Fail
Nearside Brake Cable Inappropriately Repaired (3.5.1n)
Fail
Offside Rear Inner Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded Rubber Flexi Hose (3.6.b.4e)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Small Pipe From Valve To Rubber Flexi Hose (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Nearside Rear Inner Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded Rubber Flexi Hose (3.6.b.4e)
Date
5th May 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
130043 miles
Expiry
9th May 2016
Advisory Notice
Nearside Inner Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Outer Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
Date
5th May 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
130043 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
Fail
Offside Inner Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Inner Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
Fail
Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Outer Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
10th May 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
127139 miles
Expiry
9th May 2015
User Entered
Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
Date
6th May 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
127139 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Nearside Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
Fail
Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
Fail
Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
22nd Apr 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
124407 miles
Expiry
4th May 2014
Date
24th Apr 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
121425 miles
Expiry
4th May 2013
Date
5th May 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
117263 miles
Expiry
4th May 2012
Date
11th Mar 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
114295 miles
Expiry
10th Mar 2011
User Entered
Slight Play On Both Rear Wheel Bearings
Date
11th Jul 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
113293 miles
Expiry
10th Jul 2009
Advisory Notice
Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
Advisory Notice
Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
Date
8th May 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
113148 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Steering Rack Damaged And Unserviceable (2.2.c.1d)
Fail
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Date
26th Apr 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
108822 miles
Expiry
25th Apr 2008
Date
12th Apr 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
95944 miles
Expiry
14th Apr 2007
Date
12th Apr 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
95944 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
User Entered
Front Brake Pads Are Heavily Worn
User Entered
Rear O/s And N/s Top Suspension Arm Bushes Have Some Play
User Entered
Exhaust System Has Corrosion
Fail
Offside Front Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
User Entered
Rear O/s And N/s Bottom Wishbone Bushes Have Some Play
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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
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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 12136 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

road tax

Tax Status
SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£345
6 months (Direct Debit)
£181
12 months (Direct Debit)
£362
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.
Hourly & daily temporary short term insurance

specifications

original details

Manufactured
31st Dec 1991
Registration
28th Mar 1991
Current Colour
White
Original Colour
White
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
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- 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%