MOT Status
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34,021 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
check rear brakes
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
check rear brakes
nearside front inner track rod slight play
advise nearside inner track rod ball joint slight play
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of H149 GLP?
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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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