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H539 KSX

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,713 mi
Last recorded62,713 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH539 KSX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,713 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

o/s/f brake hose condition

r discs condition on inner faces

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,976 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,171 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 58,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake hoses perishing

f inner wishbone bushes wearing

r discs corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2010 55,610 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condition of rear brake discs

front tyres wearing inner edges

tracking

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,831 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,671 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 48,668 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on all brake discs

slight corrosion on front flexible brake hoses ferrules

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,219 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

VEHICLE RUSTY UNDERSIDE

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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H539 KSX 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 72.7%.

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 H539 KSX, 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 H539 KSX registered?

H539 KSX is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 September 1990.

Is H539 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H539 KSX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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