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: 47,400 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 has covered 47,400 miles. We first recorded this car for sale 110 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Carbahn by FNR, based in Lytham St. Annes. 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 110 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 17 July 2026 at £12,900. 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: valid until 21 April 2027.

It failed its MOT on 21 April 2026 (nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect) and passed 1 day later, on 22 April 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Mileage at that test: 47,371 miles, which matches the advertised 47,400 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: 90,868 miles. Price: £9,995, £2,905 less than this car. Dealer: Right Autos in Southampton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/lotus-elan-1990-794e1f113cf7