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H1 KAC

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,404 mi
Last recorded58,404 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 KAC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 58,404 miles

all suspension components have surface corrosion

all tyres over 20 years old

Fail 15 Apr 2026 58,398 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 57,990 miles

all suspension parts have corrosion

all tyres over 20yrs old

Pass 3 May 2024 57,944 miles

all suspension components have surface corrosion

all tyres over 20 years old

Fail 6 Mar 2024 57,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 57,639 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,347 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 57,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,113 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 56,769 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,586 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

service brake achieved 50%

Offside Front headlamp lift mechanism weak

Nearside Front brake bind detected on wheel bearing test

Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 54,120 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 54,115 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,585 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,720 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 52,720 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,597 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,878 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,762 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 50,677 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,462 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 49,869 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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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.

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What year was H1 KAC registered?

H1 KAC is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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