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H421 JPJ

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,376 mi
Last recorded158,376 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH421 JPJ
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 158,376 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 158,376 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 157,732 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 156,495 miles

Chassis is showing signs of corrosion

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 153,188 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 150,023 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 149,798 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 149,585 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 149,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 147,604 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 147,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 145,315 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2015 142,627 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2015 142,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 134,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 123,827 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 123,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 123,486 miles

both front and both rear lower susspention arms heavily corroded and in poor condition

both front to rear metal brake pipes coroding at rear

Pass 27 Apr 2011 122,423 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 121,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 118,741 miles

front and rear suspention componants have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2008 106,338 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 106,333 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil cooler appears to be leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2007 96,522 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 87,402 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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H421 JPJ is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 H421 JPJ, 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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What year was H421 JPJ registered?

H421 JPJ is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 February 1991.

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