MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s inner c.v. gator split
screw in n/s/r tyre
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s inner c.v. gator split
rear footbrake efforts lower than normal
screw in n/s/r tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front tyres perished
play in n/s/r wheel bearings
rear brake pads low/discs in poor condition
run-out in front brake discs
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
run-out on front brake discs
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
front tyres bald on edges.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H502 XYL is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 H502 XYL, 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 H502 XYL registered?
H502 XYL is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 October 1990.
Is H502 XYL safe to buy?
The MOT history for H502 XYL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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