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F2 NCH

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,857 mi
Last recorded90,857 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 NCH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 90,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 90,851 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,810 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 90,785 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,642 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 90,602 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,535 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 90,393 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 90,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,275 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 90,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,156 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 90,156 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear no. plate starting to deface

Pass 11 Jun 2007 88,972 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 88,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakeing effert just ok

Fail 7 Jun 2007 88,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 87,068 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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F2 NCH is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 F2 NCH, 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

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What year was F2 NCH registered?

F2 NCH is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 August 1991.

Is F2 NCH safe to buy?

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