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A19 PJR

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

96,579 mi
Last recorded96,579 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 PJR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 96,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 93,950 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 89,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 87,892 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 87,892 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,302 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 84,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,882 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,256 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,319 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 75,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 72,044 miles

chipped windscreen

damage to nearside road wheel inner rim

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 6 Dec 2014 71,969 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

chipped windscreen

damage to nearside road wheel inner rim

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2013 70,905 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 68,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

down pipe exhaust rubber deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

down pipe exhaust rubber deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,568 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 9 Dec 2011 67,568 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2010 65,540 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,232 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 61,155 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 59,289 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 57,237 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 55,098 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 54,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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A19 PJR is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A19 PJR, 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 A19 PJR registered?

A19 PJR is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is A19 PJR safe to buy?

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