MOT Status
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115,476 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight Coolant Residue At O/S/F Radiator Hose joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak slight ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine cooling fan one of two partly seized and disconnected
o/s/f tyre outer wall starting to perish
only one of two horns working
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
coolant leak
coolant leaking
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H453 WHH is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 H453 WHH, 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 H453 WHH registered?
H453 WHH is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 October 1990.
Is H453 WHH safe to buy?
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