1990 Lotus Elan 1.6 SE

Overview

• Make: Lotus
• Model: Elan
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.6 SE Manual FWD 2dr (165 bhp)
• Year: 1990
• Mileage: 90,868 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 165 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red

About this car

This 1990 Lotus Elan SE is advertised with 90,868 miles on the clock. It first appeared in our advert records 160 days ago. The recorded MOT expired on 1 August 2025, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is advertised by Right Autos in Southampton. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1990 Lotus Elan has been on sale for at least 160 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £9,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 1 August 2025; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 17 MOTs. The latest, on 2 August 2024, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 89,696 miles, which matches the advertised 90,868 miles.

Similar cars

1 other 1990 Lotus Elan SE 1.6 petrol manual convertible is for sale at UK dealers, as of 4 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 1990 Lotus Elan SE, 1.6 petrol convertible, red. Mileage: 47,400 miles. Price: £12,900, £2,905 more than this car. Dealer: Carbahn by FNR in Lytham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/lotus-elan-1990-fe27bf2bca9c