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100 RJM

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,985 mi
Last recorded21,985 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 RJM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 21,985 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 21,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2011 21,945 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,676 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 21,127 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 20,351 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,834 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
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100 RJM is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 82,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 100 RJM, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 100 RJM registered?

100 RJM is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 March 1990.

Is 100 RJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 100 RJM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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