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H100 KEN

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,787 mi
Last recorded41,787 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH100 KEN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 41,787 miles

corroded front and rear suspension

Pass 7 Aug 2025 41,028 miles

Offside Front slight play of side front inner steering arm

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 41,029 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front slight play of side front inner steering arm

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 40,749 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 40,730 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements font (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front play in inner steering rack joints

general suspension corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2019 40,725 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 40,315 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,014 miles

front Registration plate displaying a honeycomb back ground

Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,946 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,058 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 38,038 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 27 May 2014 37,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2013 34,828 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2012 34,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2011 33,380 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 32,953 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,295 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,468 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 30,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,105 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 28,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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H100 KEN is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 H100 KEN, 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.

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H100 KEN is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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