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H149 LDA

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,421 mi
Last recorded95,421 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH149 LDA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 95,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,222 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger side of screen in swept area, less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 89,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Has no beam pattern at all, just a blur of light (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad is chattering on brake pad carrier, movement up and down when wheel is rotated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger side of screen in swept area, less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,068 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,376 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,457 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,849 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,974 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,433 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,982 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,367 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,927 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 81,907 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,571 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,628 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,301 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 LDA is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H149 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H149 LDA?

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What year was H149 LDA registered?

H149 LDA is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 September 1990.

Is H149 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H149 LDA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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