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H10 JMD

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,651 mi
Last recorded60,651 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 60,651 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 60,293 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,151 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,803 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,376 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,779 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light indicating a fault

nearside front tyre has a deep split in the outer side wall.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,511 miles

advise cut to nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2011 56,496 miles

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

advise cut to nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,917 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,440 miles

advise cut in the nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,544 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 47,860 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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H10 JMD is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JMD, 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 JMD registered?

H10 JMD is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 April 1991.

Is H10 JMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H10 JMD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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