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H32 ECW

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,858 mi
Last recorded80,858 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH32 ECW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 80,858 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,111 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight play offside rack

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,823 miles

slight free play offside steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,755 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,261 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,053 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 72,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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H32 ECW is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H32 ECW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H32 ECW?

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What year was H32 ECW registered?

H32 ECW is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is H32 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H32 ECW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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