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H313 XRN

1991 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,521 mi
Last recorded58,521 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH313 XRN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 58,521 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 58,366 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 50,981 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 50,204 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,573 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 48,229 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 45,817 miles

Slight bind to O/S/F brake.

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 45,817 miles

Slight bind to O/S/F brake.

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 9 May 2011 45,166 miles

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link.

Small cut in roof.

Fail 9 May 2011 45,166 miles

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link.

Small cut in roof.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 44,304 miles

front anti roll bar bushes

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 42,573 miles

Back of rear brake discs corroded.

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 2mm.

O/S/R tyre tread worn to 2mm.

Play in N/S/F steering rack inner ball joint.

Play in O/S/F steering rack inner ball joint.

Screen wash poor in operation.

Slight exhaust blow from down pipe joint.

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing.

Slight play in O/S and N/S front anti-roll bar drop links.

Pass 8 May 2008 41,641 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 17 May 2007 39,872 miles

rear number plate is separating

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 XRN is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H313 XRN, 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 H313 XRN registered?

H313 XRN is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H313 XRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H313 XRN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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