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7 SU

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

36,915 mi
Last recorded36,915 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 SU
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 36,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer cv boot seeping grease

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 36,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 35,353 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front pop up headlight operation slightly slow

Offside Front washer jet slightly poor operation

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 34,635 miles

Offside Front outer cv boot leaking slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 33,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and nearing tread limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside headlight slightly defective (slow to lift)

Pass 8 Apr 2022 33,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and nearing tread limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Head lamp operation lagging slightly

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jet performance poor

Pass 30 May 2018 32,529 miles

Nearside Front washer jet inoperative

Offside Front intermittent fault at pop up headlamp

Offside Front outer c.v. boot leaking slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,408 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 32,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam headlamp not lifting up when switched on (1.7.4a)

Power steering inoperative very heavy (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear foot & handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,176 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 30,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,697 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre on approx 2.6mm

rear foot brake performance slightly low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,159 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,935 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,903 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,791 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 28,615 miles

nearside front road wheel inner rim slightly damaged

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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7 SU is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 7 SU, 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 7 SU registered?

7 SU is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 October 1990.

Is 7 SU safe to buy?

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