MOT Status
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75,621 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wipers smearing
Horn audible noise deteriorated
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear brake efforts low
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Pop up headlamp not staying open (4.1.2 (b))
Front wipers smearing
Horn audible noise deteriorated
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear brake efforts low
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general corrosion under vehicle
centre chassis outrigger damaged
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
centre chassis outrigger damaged
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
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)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
centre chassis ourigger damaged
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to all suspension components
nearside wiper blade split
rear silencer holed at rear of silencer on rear section
rear view mirror centre unable to see out
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H144 WMW is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 H144 WMW, 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 H144 WMW registered?
H144 WMW is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is H144 WMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for H144 WMW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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