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H106 DMX

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,296 mi
Last recorded69,296 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH106 DMX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 69,296 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 68,896 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2024 68,890 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2023 68,768 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 68,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2020 67,800 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

service brake just met requirements both rears

Pass 23 May 2019 67,489 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,996 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 7 Apr 2018 66,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,446 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 66,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,805 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 65,580 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 65,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 65,726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 64,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,349 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,269 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 61,247 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,281 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,456 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,882 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

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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H106 DMX is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H106 DMX, 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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What year was H106 DMX registered?

H106 DMX is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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