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H515 XYL

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,088 mi
Last recorded42,088 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH515 XYL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 42,088 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,175 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 41,173 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,175 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 146,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs in poor condition

surface cracks on both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters

Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,489 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 38,485 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,121 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 37,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 34,554 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,463 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 33,708 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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H515 XYL is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H515 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 H515 XYL registered?

H515 XYL is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H515 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H515 XYL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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