MOT Status
ValidMileage
102,250 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Both rear centre brake pipes / ferrules corroding
Slight brake bind on nearside front when wheel rotated by hand
Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust mount broken but other secure exhaust
nearside front brake slightly grabbing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in o/s steering rack end
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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H312 VVG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 H312 VVG, 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 H312 VVG registered?
H312 VVG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is H312 VVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for H312 VVG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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