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H355 EKL

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

108,335 mi
Last recorded108,335 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH355 EKL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 108,335 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 107,781 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 107,222 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 107,162 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear foot & handbrake readings are low compared to offside

Pass 14 Jun 2022 106,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 104,987 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 104,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 104,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil Residue Gearbox Area

Pass 21 Apr 2020 104,060 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 101,857 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 101,774 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,065 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,065 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 99,788 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,039 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 99,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2013 98,352 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 98,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 96,722 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 96,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 95,400 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 95,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 92,496 miles

slight knock from steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2007 92,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

lnternal knock from steering rack

nearside front wheel bearings not checked

Pass 21 Jan 2006 89,501 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 89,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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H355 EKL is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 H355 EKL, 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 H355 EKL registered?

H355 EKL is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 January 1991.

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The MOT history for H355 EKL shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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