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H62 GKP

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,602 mi
Last recorded97,602 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH62 GKP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 97,602 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight drag (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack gear (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 97,596 miles

Emissions not tested overheating/coolant loss (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight drag (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack gear (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 97,559 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 97,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

screen washers out of adjustment

Fail 22 Mar 2019 97,497 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

windscreen washers slightly misaligned

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,496 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 97,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Passenger's seat insecure not fixed to car (6.2.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,452 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 97,452 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam head lamp doesn't rise (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,841 miles

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 11 May 2015 96,734 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 96,619 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 95,855 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 May 2012 95,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 94,526 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 94,479 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 92,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2006 88,045 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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H62 GKP is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H62 GKP, 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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H62 GKP is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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