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D16 TUS

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,075 mi
Last recorded77,075 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 77,075 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 76,207 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,027 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,885 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,663 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,797 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 70,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,647 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 70,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 70,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,894 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,405 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,572 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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D16 TUS is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 D16 TUS, 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 D16 TUS?

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What year was D16 TUS registered?

D16 TUS is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is D16 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 TUS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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