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AHJ 920G

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,941 mi
Last recorded135,941 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHJ 920G
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 135,941 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 135,314 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 135,243 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 135,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 135,015 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 134,697 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 133,405 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2013 133,405 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2012 132,977 miles

Play in n/s/r hub

Rust on metal brake pipes

Fail 18 Jul 2012 132,977 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Play in n/s/r hub

Rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2011 131,816 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 129,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 126,905 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 125,577 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 125,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 125,542 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 125,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 123,350 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 123,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

engine oil leak

front discs corroded

o/s handbrake cable starting to wear

o/s/r light lens cracked

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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AHJ 920G is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AHJ 920G, 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 AHJ 920G registered?

AHJ 920G is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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