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H37 XUM

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

107,509 mi
Last recorded107,509 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH37 XUM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 107,509 miles

All front and Rear suspension components has slight corosion.

steering rack has slight wear.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 107,507 miles

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

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

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

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

All front and Rear suspension components has slight corosion.

steering rack has slight wear.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 10,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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H37 XUM is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H37 XUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H37 XUM registered?

H37 XUM is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 January 1991.

Is H37 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H37 XUM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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