MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,404 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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H428 YVJ is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 H428 YVJ, 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 H428 YVJ registered?
H428 YVJ is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is H428 YVJ safe to buy?
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