MOT Status
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55,130 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
rear brake discs slightly rusty
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
center exhaust rubber perishing
signs of engine oil leak
both front tyres starting to perish
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H459 VRR is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 H459 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of H459 VRR?
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What year was H459 VRR registered?
H459 VRR is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 September 1990.
Is H459 VRR safe to buy?
The MOT history for H459 VRR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does H459 VRR have outstanding finance?
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