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H185 UJX

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,537 mi
Last recorded49,537 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH185 UJX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,537 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 49,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 49,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 49,073 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,343 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 47,343 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

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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H185 UJX is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H185 UJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H185 UJX registered?

H185 UJX is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H185 UJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H185 UJX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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