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H202 BFG

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,882 mi
Last recorded102,882 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH202 BFG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 102,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 102,467 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 102,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,399 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 100,928 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,576 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,800 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,968 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,788 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,341 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 84,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,453 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 80,504 miles

o/s/r handbrake poorer than n/s/r :? advise readjust ;

Pass 16 Apr 2011 76,934 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 74,487 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,572 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,908 miles

o/s/r brake/disc contaminated with grease ?

Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,832 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 62,468 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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H202 BFG is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H202 BFG, 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 H202 BFG?

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What year was H202 BFG registered?

H202 BFG is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 January 1991.

Is H202 BFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H202 BFG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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