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A21 TMY

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,526 mi
Last recorded88,526 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 TMY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 88,526 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 87,447 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 85,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 83,074 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 79,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered on sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 75,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes car has been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 75,448 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 75,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,226 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 75,226 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,071 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,968 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 74,968 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,623 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,491 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 73,946 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 73,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 72,197 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 72,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 71,156 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 70,502 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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A21 TMY is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A21 TMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A21 TMY?

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What year was A21 TMY registered?

A21 TMY is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is A21 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 TMY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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