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H14 PSG

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,327 mi
Last recorded88,327 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 PSG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,327 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at top (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,318 miles

Corrosion in front suspension components

Exhaust System corroded and weak in places

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

Oil leak

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar linkage

Fail 27 Feb 2017 88,318 miles

Corrosion in front suspension components

Exhaust System corroded and weak in places

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

Oil leak

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,239 miles

coil springs corroded

hazard switch worn

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,229 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance and fluctuating

Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,058 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,840 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

near side front wheel arch cover damaged

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 87,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

near side front wheel arch cover damaged

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,748 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 87,697 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,647 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

knock in steering rack

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Jul 2009 87,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

knock from steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2009 87,388 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

knock from steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2008 87,071 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 86,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,311 miles

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 PSG 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 75%.

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 H14 PSG, 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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H14 PSG is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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