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H129 CCD

1991 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,781 mi
Last recorded68,781 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH129 CCD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,781 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,512 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,731 miles

headlamps slightly dim and out of focus

oil leaks

rear brake performance slightly down

rear coil springs starting to corrode

slight play to o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 10 Apr 2013 63,728 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mounting missing

headlamps slightly dim and out of focus

oil leaks

rear brake performance slightly down

rear coil springs starting to corrode

slight play to o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,465 miles

slight wear on nearside and offside front tyres inner section

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,556 miles

. emmissions just in limit

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 60,552 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

. emmissions just in limit

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,455 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,888 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,630 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,926 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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H129 CCD is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H129 CCD, 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 H129 CCD registered?

H129 CCD is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 29 May 1991.

Is H129 CCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H129 CCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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