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649 EHR

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,016 mi
Last recorded72,016 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration649 EHR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 72,016 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 71,820 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 71,682 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,398 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,211 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,056 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 71,056 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,737 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,478 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,256 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 70,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,063 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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649 EHR is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 649 EHR, 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 649 EHR registered?

649 EHR is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is 649 EHR safe to buy?

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