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H29 EFC

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,318 mi
Last recorded43,318 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH29 EFC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 43,318 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2021 43,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 43,294 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 43,294 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2018 42,645 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,282 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,812 miles

front offside steering rack gaiter damp

slight play in steering rack inner knuckles

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,409 miles

stone chip in screen

washers missing screen

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 20 Apr 2012 41,409 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack n/s/f and o/s/f

stone chip in screen

washers missing screen

Pass 4 May 2011 40,672 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,417 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 40,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,167 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 40,167 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 39,375 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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H29 EFC 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 66.7%.

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 H29 EFC, 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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H29 EFC is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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