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H4 KHL

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,051 mi
Last recorded73,051 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 KHL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,051 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,041 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,351 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs rusty

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 72,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre cracing on side wall

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs rusty

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

Pass 11 May 2015 71,531 miles

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

side wall cracking in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,139 miles

Cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside wiperblade split on ends

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,150 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 68,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 68,105 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 67,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,039 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 66,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 63,554 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 63,554 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,467 miles

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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H4 KHL is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H4 KHL, 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 H4 KHL registered?

H4 KHL is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 October 1990.

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