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E24 MBB

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,975 mi
Last recorded69,975 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 MBB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 69,975 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 69,975 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 69,239 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 68,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 67,603 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 67,603 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2019 67,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 67,164 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,103 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 66,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,614 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,168 miles

Cracking and perishing to the sidewall of the O/S/F tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to body around rear suspension components

Slight corrosion to both front inner wheelarches

VERY slight rumbling from O/S/F wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,510 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front and rear suspension components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded

front and rear chassis corroded

one of two cooling fans seized

Fail 21 Jul 2012 65,510 miles

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

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension components corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded

front and rear chassis corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 65,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake hose ends corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front inner wings corroded

power steering pump to reservoir pipe badly corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2009 65,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake hose ends corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front inner wings corroded

power steering pump to reservoir pipe badly corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 May 2006 64,724 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 64,724 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E24 MBB is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E24 MBB, 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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E24 MBB is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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