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H313 POA

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH313 POA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 96,584 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively corroded where its been standing (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 May 2024 96,584 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively corroded where its been standing (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 96,472 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam light does not pop up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have surface corrosion due to the vehicle having been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded surface corrosion on all 4 springs due to the vehicle having been standing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,468 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 96,468 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2010 96,458 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 95,530 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,772 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 94,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 94,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight movement in off side steering rack

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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H313 POA is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H313 POA, 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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H313 POA is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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