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H1 REJ

1994 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,058 mi
Last recorded95,058 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 REJ
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,058 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 94,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 94,313 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 94,310 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 94,054 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 94,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,955 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 93,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,418 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 92,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,983 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 90,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 89,550 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 89,550 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,156 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 89,455 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 87,901 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 87,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 85,979 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 85,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 85,956 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 85,120 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 85,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2006 84,607 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 84,607 miles

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

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

n/s/f only one washer jet working not affecting drivers view

n/s/f top ball joint has a slight split know grease missing and know play due to slight split

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 REJ is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 65,737 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 H1 REJ, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H1 REJ registered?

H1 REJ is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 December 1994.

Is H1 REJ safe to buy?

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