MOT Status
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105,270 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front and all rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all suspension components corroded
nearside front and offside rear tyres cracked
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front and all rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all suspension components corroded
nearside front and offside rear tyres cracked
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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H491 WGE is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 H491 WGE, 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 H491 WGE registered?
H491 WGE is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.
Is H491 WGE safe to buy?
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