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H10 BJM

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,652 mi
Last recorded74,652 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 BJM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 May 2015 74,652 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2014 74,613 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,461 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,911 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 72,819 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H10 BJM is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H10 BJM, 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 H10 BJM registered?

H10 BJM is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H10 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H10 BJM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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