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6262 AC

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,082 mi
Last recorded49,082 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6262 AC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2025 49,082 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 49,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 49,015 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 48,912 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 48,872 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 48,831 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,731 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,394 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 48,234 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,210 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,946 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,794 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,767 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,663 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 47,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,416 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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6262 AC is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 6262 AC, 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 6262 AC registered?

6262 AC is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 November 1990.

Is 6262 AC safe to buy?

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