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H274 FLT

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,972 mi
Last recorded106,972 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH274 FLT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,972 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 106,963 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both rear brake discs corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

suspect play in steering rack ends

Pass 26 Jul 2012 106,711 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 105,799 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 105,799 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 102,831 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 101,554 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 101,395 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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H274 FLT is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H274 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 35 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H274 FLT registered?

H274 FLT is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 January 1991.

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