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H155 LDA

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,406 mi
Last recorded57,406 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH155 LDA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,406 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 57,406 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2016 57,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 56,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 56,637 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 55,569 miles

ALL tyres are at 4mm of tread

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,804 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,717 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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H155 LDA is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H155 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 H155 LDA registered?

H155 LDA is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H155 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H155 LDA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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