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H269 MOL

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,223 mi
Last recorded53,223 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH269 MOL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 53,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 53,208 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,261 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 52,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,092 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 52,090 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 12 Nov 2011 51,990 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,477 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,128 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,293 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 49,296 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 47,604 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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H269 MOL is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H269 MOL, 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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H269 MOL is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 January 1991.

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