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H165 FFL

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,800 mi
Last recorded111,800 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH165 FFL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 111,800 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,569 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake pipes slightly crroded

both headlamp slow going up and down

front and rear suspension parts heavy surface rust

overall brake efforts just met 59% pass

Fail 1 Feb 2018 111,567 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested due to auto head light will not continue rising on complete cycle (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding brake disc red and have got very hot (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened corroded on centre strap (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding brake discs red have got very hot at some time (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR SUBFRAME (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front under panel has slight damage o/s hooter fixing detached

HEAVY CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded and inner swept area reduced (3.5.1i)

STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED BUT NOT BROKEN OR THIN

all suspension bushes starting to detiorate

engine getting hot on test

engine oil leak and engine corroding

exhaust rusting

noise on front suspension on lock to lock (squeek)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 109,669 miles

Nearside Front headiamp is slow moving

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

all suspension parts and chassis are corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 107,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all metal under parts have surface rust

hand brake effort 16%

slight buckle n/s/front wheel rim

Fail 12 Oct 2015 107,400 miles

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

Rear brake has just meet efforts

suspension components and chassis is corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 105,556 miles

(VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOPPED UP WITH A/FREEZE 50/50 COOLANT BEFORE TEST 3 LITRES

METAL SUSPENSION PARTS AND CENTRE SPINE STARTING TO CORRODE

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PIPES UNER WHEEL ARCH AS COVERED BY ARCH TRIM

hand brake only just met measured requirements may need bedding in

Fail 10 Oct 2014 105,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

(VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOPPED UP WITH A/FREEZE 50/50 COOLANT BEFORE TEST 3 LITRES

METAL SUSPENSION PARTS AND CENTRE SPINE STARTING TO CORRODE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PIPES UNER WHEEL ARCH AS COVERED BY ARCH TRIM

Pass 19 Oct 2013 104,309 miles

N/S/F brake is slightly binding

under body starting to corrod

Pass 16 Oct 2012 102,554 miles

head light reflecters stating to corrode

underbody rusting

Pass 14 Oct 2011 100,386 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 100,381 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 98,384 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 98,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 97,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2008 88,604 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 88,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 88,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

exhaust touching bodywork

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

paintwork in poor condition

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,024 miles

both front brakes have a slight bind

Pass 24 Aug 2006 77,392 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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H165 FFL is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H165 FFL, 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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H165 FFL is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 April 1991.

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