MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear worn to almost bald on edges
rear brake pipes corroded
rear exhaust clamp loose
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
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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