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H604 NFA

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

147,538 mi
Last recorded147,538 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH604 NFA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 147,538 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 147,498 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 144,536 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 136,329 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 136,329 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 136,318 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 127,920 miles

Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H604 NFA is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H604 NFA, 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 H604 NFA registered?

H604 NFA is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H604 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H604 NFA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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