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H221 GRX

1990 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,082 mi
Last recorded98,082 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH221 GRX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 98,082 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 97,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

slight oil leak engine

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,947 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise main beam tel tail inop

advise o/s and n/s/f top wish bone bushes

advise power steering pipes corroded

advise radiator panel corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 93,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise main beam tel tail inop

advise o/s and n/s/f top wish bone bushs

advise power steering pipes corroded

advise radator panel corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 92,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear on floor pans (fibre glass)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 92,728 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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H221 GRX is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 82,230 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 H221 GRX, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H221 GRX registered?

H221 GRX is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H221 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H221 GRX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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