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EIA 112

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,437 mi
Last recorded61,437 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIA 112
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 61,437 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 61,373 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 61,343 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,300 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 61,246 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 61,174 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 61,161 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative hazards (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,923 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 60,923 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,536 miles

Front both floor pans have small corrosion hole

Front both tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in lense (1.7.5a)

Nearside seat mount bolts slightly loose but secure

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 2 Jun 2016 60,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced doesn't pop up (1.7.5a)

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

Front both floor pans have small corrosion hole

Front both tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in lense (1.7.5a)

Nearside seat mount bolts slightly loose but secure

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,510 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake performance only just met minimum targets

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,591 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 59,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 59,339 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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EIA 112 is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EIA 112, 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

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What year was EIA 112 registered?

EIA 112 is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 July 1990.

Is EIA 112 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIA 112 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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