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£5,940 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1992 LOTUS ELAN SE TURBO
United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026 • Lot 411
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[Transmission]
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SCC100ZT1NHD16381
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1588cc manual.
This Lotus Elan SE Turbo (M100) has just received a new cambelt and coolant pump, and it comes with an MoT to which is valid to 22nd January 2027.
We're told it has been used 3-4 times a week and “runs smoothly” giving “very strong performance”.
The odometer is showing 57,897 miles.
Finished in Aqua Blue, the car has been in the same family's ownership since 2020, and its V5C shows 4 former keepers.
It's equipped with a few desirable performance upgrades including a Piper 2.5in exhaust, Elanchip Everest 4.2 chip and K&N air filter resulting in an estimated 200bhp.
The interior also features a Blaupunkt DAB radio and CD player.
It comes with spare keys, MoT certificates, handbook pack, service log with 11 stamps up to 33k miles in 2004 (almost all from the same Lotus dealer in London) and a large stack of receipts indicating ongoing maintenance since then.
Highlights from the last 18 months include a new clutch, front and rear wheel bearings, CV joint and boot, an...
Points of note
£2,030
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,563
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,623
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jan 22 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
56,938 miles
Registration Date
1992-02-06
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 23 2026 with 56,938 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated border line (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [inner face's] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively border line (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Failed
On Dec 16 2025 with 56,898 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play osr/nsr (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On Nov 04 2025 with 56,821 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- slight under body damage, rectification recommended.
Passed
On Nov 04 2024 with 53,877 miles
Passed
On Nov 13 2023 with 49,738 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Failed
On Nov 10 2023 with 49,735 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Oct 11 2022 with 47,336 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Passed
On Oct 01 2021 with 45,121 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 07 2020 with 44,944 miles
Failed
On Jul 07 2020 with 44,944 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Failed
On Jun 24 2020 with 44,918 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned pop up headlamp not working (4.1.4 (a))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor:
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Front washer jet misaligned but still applying sufficient liquid
Passed
On May 23 2019 with 44,335 miles
Failed
On Apr 30 2019 with 44,315 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On May 01 2018 with 43,659 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed
On Apr 25 2018 with 43,659 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Mar 16 2017 with 42,904 miles
Passed
On Feb 18 2016 with 42,290 miles
Failed
On Feb 17 2016 with 42,290 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Passed
On Feb 11 2015 with 41,134 miles
Passed
On Oct 21 2013 with 40,070 miles
Passed
On Oct 29 2012 with 39,905 miles
Failed
On Oct 29 2012 with 39,904 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On Nov 01 2011 with 39,684 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- rear brake discs corroded
- nearside obligatory mirror mising
Failed
On Nov 01 2011 with 39,682 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- rear brake discs corroded
- nearside obligatory mirror mising
Passed
On Oct 22 2010 with 39,099 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- Rear brake discs rusty
Failed
On Oct 22 2010 with 39,099 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- Rear brake discs rusty
Passed
On Oct 15 2009 with 38,509 miles
Failed
On Oct 13 2008 with 37,998 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On Oct 13 2008 with 37,998 miles
Passed
On Oct 04 2007 with 37,323 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
- small noise to o/s/f wheel bearing
Failed
On Oct 26 2006 with 36,029 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Passed
On Oct 26 2006 with 36,029 miles
Passed
On Oct 26 2005 with 35,296 miles
Failed
On Oct 26 2005 with 35,296 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
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