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H156 AFJ

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,679 mi
Last recorded67,679 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH156 AFJ
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 67,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,510 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 67,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,505 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 67,158 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 65,395 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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H156 AFJ is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H156 AFJ, 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 H156 AFJ registered?

H156 AFJ is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is H156 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H156 AFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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