MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H226 GRX is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 H226 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 H226 GRX registered?
H226 GRX is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 August 1990.
Is H226 GRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for H226 GRX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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