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H345 MPE

1991 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,912 mi
Last recorded92,912 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH345 MPE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 92,905 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,926 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 90,016 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,540 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,616 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s track rod inner joint

wear inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,728 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 79,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,127 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 79,127 miles

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,232 miles

corrosion on brake pipes,limited vision on exact condition due to heavy coating of underseal

inlet to rear exhaust deterioted and slightly blowing,renew as soon as possible

play in offside end of steering rack,limited vision due to covered parts

Pass 26 Nov 2005 75,664 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 75,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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H345 MPE is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H345 MPE, 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 H345 MPE registered?

H345 MPE is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 May 1991.

Is H345 MPE safe to buy?

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