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C2 PRY

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,669 mi
Last recorded112,669 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 PRY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 112,669 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 112,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 111,653 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,420 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,474 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 108,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2020 106,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,477 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 104,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,161 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 103,125 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 101,334 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 99,624 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,729 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 96,888 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 96,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 96,297 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 96,078 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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C2 PRY is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C2 PRY, 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 C2 PRY?

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What year was C2 PRY registered?

C2 PRY is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is C2 PRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 PRY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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