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A18 RAG

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,992 mi
Last recorded76,992 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RAG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 76,992 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,703 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,994 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,295 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 72,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,837 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,514 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,746 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,105 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 68,104 miles

Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2011 68,099 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,947 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 67,938 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 67,578 miles

nearside outer CV poor condition

slight blow exhaust

slight play steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 5 May 2006 66,076 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 66,076 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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A18 RAG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A18 RAG, 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 A18 RAG registered?

A18 RAG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 October 1990.

Is A18 RAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 RAG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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