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H591 ELX

1990 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,985 mi
Last recorded51,985 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH591 ELX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,985 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,908 miles

surface cracks in off side front wheel outer side tyre wall

very slight noise in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,867 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,588 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,588 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,667 miles

suface cracks in off side rear wheel outer side tyre wall

Fail 26 May 2011 50,667 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front wheel brake disc/s pitted

both rear wheel brake disc/s pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2008 50,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 50,416 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,379 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 50,379 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

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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H591 ELX is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H591 ELX, 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 H591 ELX registered?

H591 ELX is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 September 1990.

Is H591 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H591 ELX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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