Lotus Elan Registrations by Year
There are 4,279 Lotus Elan registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 4,279 Lotus Elan registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1962 to 2021.
More were registered in 1991 than any other year (741 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 72.8% for 1990 cars up to 91.7% for 1964 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
77.4%
MOT pass rate
4,279
On UK roads
68,432
Median mileage
59 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse Lotus Elan registrations by year
57 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2021 Lotus Elan
1 plates
2019 Lotus Elan
2 plates
2018 Lotus Elan
9 plates
2017 Lotus Elan
6 plates
2016 Lotus Elan
6 plates
2015 Lotus Elan
5 plates
2014 Lotus Elan
5 plates
2013 Lotus Elan
2 plates
2012 Lotus Elan
3 plates
2011 Lotus Elan
6 plates
2010 Lotus Elan
3 plates
2009 Lotus Elan
2 plates
2008 Lotus Elan
1 plates
2006 Lotus Elan
2 plates
2004 Lotus Elan
3 plates
2003 Lotus Elan
4 plates
2002 Lotus Elan
2 plates
2001 Lotus Elan
1 plates
2000 Lotus Elan
1 plates
1999 Lotus Elan
6 plates
1998 Lotus Elan
6 plates
78.3% pass
57,933 mi
1997 Lotus Elan
4 plates
74.6% pass
56,987 mi
1996 Lotus Elan
44 plates
78.8% pass
53,185 mi
1995 Lotus Elan
250 plates
76.3% pass
65,228 mi
1994 Lotus Elan
139 plates
77.2% pass
65,737 mi
1993 Lotus Elan
32 plates
73.5% pass
59,953 mi
1992 Lotus Elan
350 plates
73.0% pass
76,086 mi
1991 Lotus Elan
741 plates
73.1% pass
80,091 mi
1990 Lotus Elan
570 plates
72.8% pass
82,230 mi
1989 Lotus Elan
10 plates
73.9% pass
64,239 mi
1988 Lotus Elan
3 plates
1987 Lotus Elan
1 plates
1986 Lotus Elan
3 plates
1985 Lotus Elan
3 plates
1984 Lotus Elan
7 plates
76.1% pass
47,653 mi
1983 Lotus Elan
4 plates
1982 Lotus Elan
6 plates
1981 Lotus Elan
6 plates
1980 Lotus Elan
15 plates
85.3% pass
64,778 mi
1979 Lotus Elan
6 plates
1978 Lotus Elan
8 plates
1977 Lotus Elan
6 plates
1976 Lotus Elan
1 plates
1975 Lotus Elan
7 plates
1974 Lotus Elan
48 plates
78.1% pass
40,867 mi
1973 Lotus Elan
220 plates
83.2% pass
50,618 mi
1972 Lotus Elan
269 plates
82.8% pass
52,454 mi
1971 Lotus Elan
261 plates
85.9% pass
49,460 mi
1970 Lotus Elan
283 plates
85.7% pass
51,693 mi
1969 Lotus Elan
259 plates
85.2% pass
49,179 mi
1968 Lotus Elan
275 plates
84.7% pass
38,187 mi
1967 Lotus Elan
173 plates
84.6% pass
39,696 mi
1966 Lotus Elan
76 plates
88.2% pass
41,624 mi
1965 Lotus Elan
59 plates
85.2% pass
40,215 mi
1964 Lotus Elan
34 plates
91.7% pass
44,551 mi
1963 Lotus Elan
29 plates
83.8% pass
34,629 mi
1962 Lotus Elan
1 plates
Lotus Elan registrations — frequently asked questions
How many Lotus Elans are there in the UK?
There are 4,279 Lotus Elan registrations on record across model years 1962 to 2021.
Which year had the most Lotus Elans registered?
1991 — 741 Lotus Elans were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a Lotus Elan?
The typical Lotus Elan has covered around 68,432 miles.
Which Lotus Elan year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 1964 Lotus Elan has the highest pass rate at 91.7%.