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H418 VRR

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,351 mi
Last recorded57,351 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH418 VRR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 57,351 miles

head light have stickers on

Pass 26 May 2010 55,455 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,617 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side front brake considerably binding

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 53,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 53,498 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H418 VRR is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H418 VRR, 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 H418 VRR registered?

H418 VRR is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is H418 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H418 VRR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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