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H14 APB

1991 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,030 mi
Last recorded105,030 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 APB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering and suspension components rusty due to standing

Fail 1 Oct 2014 105,015 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering and suspension components rusty due to standing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 95,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,426 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 86,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,164 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 75,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 67,007 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,846 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 66,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H14 APB is a 1991 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H14 APB, 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 H14 APB registered?

H14 APB is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H14 APB safe to buy?

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