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H415 YYV

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,247 mi
Last recorded97,247 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH415 YYV
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2025 97,247 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Very low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 96,578 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 96,577 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% No reading (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Mar 2023 96,489 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 94,021 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 92,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 88,131 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 88,130 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both head light not working and main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced main beam unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output main beam unit (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,826 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,108 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,550 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 75,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 73,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 73,508 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 70,656 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 68,631 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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H415 YYV is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H415 YYV, 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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H415 YYV is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 July 1991.

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