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H136 LDA

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,301 mi
Last recorded45,301 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH136 LDA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 45,301 miles

corrosion throughout under side of car

front and rear brake discs are corroded

front headlamp motors have been disconected

Pass 25 May 2017 44,274 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 44,274 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 42,330 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,426 miles

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

both front tyre sidewalls perished

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 May 2010 38,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 38,526 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,688 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,188 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,119 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 34,144 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H136 LDA is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 82,230 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 H136 LDA, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H136 LDA registered?

H136 LDA is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 September 1990.

Is H136 LDA safe to buy?

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