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H568 XYL

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,798 mi
Last recorded72,798 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH568 XYL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 72,798 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 72,788 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 72,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 72,618 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 72,547 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,330 miles

front & rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 3 Apr 2018 72,329 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front & rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,450 miles

service brake at 57% min needed 50%

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,887 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 70,095 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 70,095 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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H568 XYL 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 84.6%.

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 H568 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H568 XYL?

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What year was H568 XYL registered?

H568 XYL is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H568 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H568 XYL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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