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H372 ATO

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,007 mi
Last recorded125,007 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH372 ATO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 125,007 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,979 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear have slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 124,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested No pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Doen't lock upright. (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front wheel binding slightly.

Nearside rear brake flexible brake hose incorrectly fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 124,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 124,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 124,870 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,809 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 124,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 124,745 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 124,373 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect pop up head light wont pop up (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 124,677 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 124,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 124,161 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 124,161 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 123,551 miles

vehicle been standing for period

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

advise slight roughness nearside front unable to determine

nearside front road wheel inner rim dented

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 19 Jul 2011 123,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 123,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 123,384 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 121,312 miles

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

all road wheels buckled slightly

all suspension bushes becoming perished

both front tyres nearing limit

power steering rack and high pressure hoses slightly damp

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 May 2009 116,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 113,965 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 107,203 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 104,722 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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H372 ATO is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 H372 ATO, 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 H372 ATO registered?

H372 ATO is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 October 1990.

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