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EDZ 8590

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,697 mi
Last recorded38,697 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 8590
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 38,697 miles

All tyres dated 2008.

Exhaust emissions: CO marginal.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prevent further corrosion of suspension arms.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake efficiency marginal.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 38,535 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 38,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2023 38,518 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2023 38,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2022 38,479 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 38,440 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 38,425 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 38,408 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,349 miles

Central exhaust system has minor leak of gases on 3 different parts of centre section

Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,233 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,172 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,103 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,030 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,018 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,866 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 37,866 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,661 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,259 miles

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

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

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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EDZ 8590 is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 80,091 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 EDZ 8590, 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 35 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 EDZ 8590?

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What year was EDZ 8590 registered?

EDZ 8590 is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 February 1991.

Is EDZ 8590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDZ 8590 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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