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H149 GLP

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,021 mi
Last recorded34,021 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH149 GLP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 34,021 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 34,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 33,955 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 33,430 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 33,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,414 miles

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Pass 5 Sep 2018 33,407 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,212 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,978 miles

nearside front inner track rod slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,939 miles

advise nearside inner track rod ball joint slight play

Pass 24 May 2010 32,509 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,358 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 32,065 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H149 GLP is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H149 GLP, 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 H149 GLP registered?

H149 GLP is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 January 1991.

Is H149 GLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H149 GLP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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