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H189 GEC

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

113,728 mi
Last recorded113,728 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 GEC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 113,728 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 112,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 111,165 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 110,944 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 109,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 108,513 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 106,896 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,374 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 106,369 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 105,201 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 105,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 104,063 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,317 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,410 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 101,394 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,535 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 98,997 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 97,817 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 96,603 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 94,964 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 92,184 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 89,924 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 88,026 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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H189 GEC is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H189 GEC, 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

How do I check the history of H189 GEC?

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What year was H189 GEC registered?

H189 GEC is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 March 1991.

Is H189 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H189 GEC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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