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H358 GBD

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,696 mi
Last recorded89,696 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH358 GBD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,696 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 89,666 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,600 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,607 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,993 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 88,644 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 88,231 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 87,488 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,488 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 86,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 85,043 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 85,043 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 83,211 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 78,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 75,703 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 75,703 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 70,792 miles

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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H358 GBD is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H358 GBD, 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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What year was H358 GBD registered?

H358 GBD is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H358 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H358 GBD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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