CarVerify

Free Car Check

XNK 191M

1974 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

14,325 mi
Last recorded14,325 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan40,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNK 191M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 14,325 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 14,325 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 14,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 14,133 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 14,133 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 14,061 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 13,891 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 13,661 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 13,098 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 12,519 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 11,864 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 11,864 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 11,840 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

when turning steering wheel horn goes off intermittent

Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim a little low

Offside Front headlamp aim a little low

Pass 11 Dec 2014 10,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 9,377 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 8,451 miles

lower steering column universal joint retaining bolt rubbing through lower radiator hose

Pass 22 Dec 2011 7,758 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 7,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 6,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 6,369 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 5,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 5,383 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 4,303 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 3,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

evidence of lower steering uj rubbing on radiator hose. not making contact when tested.

o/s rear driveshaft rubber coupling split badly

Pass 14 Dec 2006 3,178 miles

evidence of lower steering uj rubbing on radiator hose. not making contact when tested.

o/s rear driveshaft rubber coupling split badly

Pass 20 Dec 2005 1,910 miles

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
Full Lotus Elan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XNK 191M is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 40,867 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XNK 191M, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XNK 191M?

You can check the full history of XNK 191M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XNK 191M registered?

XNK 191M is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 May 1974.

Is XNK 191M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNK 191M shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XNK 191M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XNK 191M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.