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H272 FLT

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,115 mi
Last recorded118,115 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH272 FLT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 118,115 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 118,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

lots of travel onfoot brake

osr metal brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2007 182,112 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 180,297 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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H272 FLT is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H272 FLT, 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 H272 FLT registered?

H272 FLT is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 October 1990.

Is H272 FLT safe to buy?

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