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H570 XYL

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,657 mi
Last recorded143,657 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH570 XYL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 143,657 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 143,644 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever is stiff to operate. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 143,249 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 142,336 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 142,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 141,589 miles

Exhaust emissions only just within requirements.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake performance only just within requirements.

Fail 10 May 2022 141,589 miles

Exhaust emissions only just within requirements.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake performance only just within requirements.

Pass 21 May 2021 141,165 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 139,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 137,949 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 136,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 136,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 135,461 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 135,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 133,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 133,609 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 132,097 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 132,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 129,990 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 129,126 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 129,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 127,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S head lamp moter slow but works at time at test.

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight rust on N/S/F floor pan.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 124,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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H570 XYL is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 H570 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 H570 XYL registered?

H570 XYL is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 September 1990.

Is H570 XYL safe to buy?

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