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H14 RCS

1991 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,635 mi
Last recorded66,635 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 May 2011 66,635 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 66,249 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 66,024 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 May 2008 63,544 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,655 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 53,984 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 RCS is a 1991 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RCS, 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 RCS registered?

H14 RCS is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 May 1991.

Is H14 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H14 RCS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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