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H228 HEC

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,350 mi
Last recorded54,350 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 HEC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,350 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 54,275 miles

nearside and offside rear service brake effort poor

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,145 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,994 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,923 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,688 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,411 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 52,412 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 51,998 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 5 May 2010 51,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 51,310 miles

rear brake discs deteriorating

slight blow rear silencer

Fail 7 May 2009 51,310 miles

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

n/s washer jet partially blocked

rear brake discs deteriorating

slight blow rear silencer

Pass 8 May 2008 50,552 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 49,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 48,955 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

turbo pipes rusty

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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H228 HEC is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 H228 HEC, 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 H228 HEC registered?

H228 HEC is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 April 1991.

Is H228 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H228 HEC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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