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A6 DFP

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,266 mi
Last recorded51,266 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 DFP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 51,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion and underseal to underside of vehicle including all suspension components

Fail 24 Jul 2024 51,265 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to various suspension components under vehicle

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2022 51,258 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2022 51,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,120 miles

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,925 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2019 50,216 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,662 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusted from lack of uses (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake only just passed test

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both side rear brakes efficiency lower than expected. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 48,265 miles

4 tyres cracking in thread

Fail 26 Jan 2017 48,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

4 tyres cracking in thread

Pass 30 Oct 2014 46,616 miles

hazard switch tempremental but still works

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,338 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,860 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,857 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 45,661 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 45,355 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,904 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,531 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 44,085 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 43,082 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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A6 DFP is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A6 DFP, 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 A6 DFP registered?

A6 DFP is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is A6 DFP safe to buy?

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