MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,421 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger side of screen in swept area, less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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