MOT Status
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192,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside hand brake low reading
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H1 RGN is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 RGN, 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 RGN registered?
H1 RGN is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1991.
Is H1 RGN safe to buy?
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