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H582 XYL

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,287 mi
Last recorded82,287 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH582 XYL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 82,287 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Slight play in o/s inner track rod to rack joint

Underside of vehicle corroded

service brake and handbrake only just met requirments

Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator hose very badly swollen

Fail 4 Dec 2023 81,948 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Radiator hose very badly swollen

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,869 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,747 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,551 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 80,268 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 78,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 78,937 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,543 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,170 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 75,170 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,857 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 68,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 65,412 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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H582 XYL is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H582 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

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What year was H582 XYL registered?

H582 XYL is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 December 1990.

Is H582 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H582 XYL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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