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5234 SC

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,879 mi
Last recorded84,879 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5234 SC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 84,879 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 84,746 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 84,538 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,168 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,871 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 79,670 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,233 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,084 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,912 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,718 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,552 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 78,430 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,025 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 78,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 77,903 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 77,273 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 77,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,972 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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5234 SC is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 5234 SC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5234 SC registered?

5234 SC is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is 5234 SC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5234 SC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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