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H365 MPE

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,555 mi
Last recorded154,555 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH365 MPE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 154,555 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 154,514 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Sone chips zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 154,482 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 154,235 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to several parts of swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot is perished and cracked but NOT leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 153,799 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 153,675 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 153,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 152,632 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 150,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 150,312 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 150,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 150,030 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 150,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 149,072 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 148,534 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2013 144,302 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 139,813 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2012 139,813 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2011 129,584 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 129,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 114,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2009 101,102 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 101,101 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 96,201 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 91,044 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 91,039 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 86,283 miles

RFear suspension arms rusty

Rear brake ferals have been de rusted not replaced

Slight play at rear hubs

Small leak at center of exhaust

Fail 14 Feb 2006 86,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear suspension arms rusty

Slight play at rear hubs

Small leak at center of exhaust

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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H365 MPE is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H365 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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H365 MPE is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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