MOT Status
ValidMileage
58,404 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
all suspension components have surface corrosion
all tyres over 20 years old
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all suspension parts have corrosion
all tyres over 20 years old
all suspension parts have corrosion
all tyres over 20yrs old
all suspension components have surface corrosion
all tyres over 20 years old
Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear centre section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front - rear centre section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears / inboard (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rear / rear sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule past service standards / advise repair (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
all suspension components have surface corrosion
all tyres over 20 years old
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
service brake achieved 50%
Offside Front headlamp lift mechanism weak
Nearside Front brake bind detected on wheel bearing test
Nearside Rear slight brake bind
Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
limited screen wash to screen
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
H1 KAC is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 H1 KAC, 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 H1 KAC?
You can check the full history of H1 KAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was H1 KAC registered?
H1 KAC is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1991.
Is H1 KAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for H1 KAC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does H1 KAC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H1 KAC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.