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H270 MOL

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,253 mi
Last recorded81,253 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH270 MOL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 81,253 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 80,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 79,428 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch lining unable to be sure of extent (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

o/s inner cv gaiter leaking grease

rear brake performances lower than expected for make and model overall performances at 58%

Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,324 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 76,447 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,334 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 73,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,614 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 72,276 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,090 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,702 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 62,514 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,811 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,145 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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H270 MOL is a 1990 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 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 H270 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 36 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H270 MOL registered?

H270 MOL is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 November 1990.

Is H270 MOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H270 MOL 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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