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H202 YFL

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,200 mi
Last recorded91,200 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 91,200 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 91,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 91,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 91,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 91,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 90,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 90,684 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 YFL is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H202 YFL, 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 H202 YFL registered?

H202 YFL is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 March 1991.

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