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H245 RNY

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

240,484 mi
Last recorded240,484 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH245 RNY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 240,484 miles

Nearside Rear worn to almost bald on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust clamp loose

Fail 25 Apr 2018 240,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear worn to almost bald on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 17 Jul 2013 240,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 239,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 238,775 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 238,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

heavy surface rust under vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Jul 2010 237,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 235,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 234,640 miles

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

all brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 12 Dec 2006 232,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2005 222,982 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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H245 RNY is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 H245 RNY, 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 H245 RNY registered?

H245 RNY is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 December 1990.

Is H245 RNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H245 RNY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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