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H441 KAN

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,967 mi
Last recorded77,967 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH441 KAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,967 miles

All tyres starting to perish (old

Nearside Front Slight noise from Bearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,348 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,861 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,750 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,492 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,267 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 68,037 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 67,928 miles

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 15 Aug 2007 67,529 miles

slight play in steering rack assembly

Fail 10 Aug 2007 67,504 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2006 67,216 miles

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

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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H441 KAN is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H441 KAN, 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 H441 KAN registered?

H441 KAN is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 December 1990.

Is H441 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H441 KAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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