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H425 VRR

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,660 mi
Last recorded74,660 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH425 VRR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 71,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,129 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,057 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 67,446 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,255 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,141 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,356 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,344 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,918 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 62,912 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,147 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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H425 VRR is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 H425 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 H425 VRR registered?

H425 VRR is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 October 1990.

Is H425 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H425 VRR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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