MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both exterior door handles poor operation
o/s door pillar holed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both exterior door handles poor operation
o/s door pillar holed
release cable mounting broken on o/s door pillar
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
release cable mounting broken on o/s door pillar
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H544 KSX is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H544 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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H544 KSX is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.
Is H544 KSX safe to buy?
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