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H536 HOY

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,672 mi
Last recorded160,672 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH536 HOY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 160,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 160,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 159,315 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 156,187 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 153,742 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 152,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 146,865 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 144,801 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 139,934 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 121,390 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 113,608 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 106,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 101,955 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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H536 HOY is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 H536 HOY, 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

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What year was H536 HOY registered?

H536 HOY is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H536 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H536 HOY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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