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C10 HUT

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,701 mi
Last recorded99,701 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 HUT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 99,701 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm corroaded

Nearside Rear brake disc slight corrosion

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm corroaded

Offside Rear brake disc slight corrosion

engine sump slight impact damage

Pass 31 Jul 2012 99,575 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,240 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 98,868 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 98,018 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 28 Apr 2008 97,042 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 87,042 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 96,335 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 96,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2006 92,544 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 92,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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C10 HUT is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C10 HUT, 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 C10 HUT registered?

C10 HUT is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 September 1990.

Is C10 HUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 HUT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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