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H646 DDS

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,047 mi
Last recorded104,047 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH646 DDS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 104,047 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes have been undersealed

n/s seatbelt slow at retracting

Fail 29 Dec 2014 104,047 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes have been undersealed

n/s seatbelt slow at retracting

Pass 25 Nov 2013 104,040 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,204 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,899 miles

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

nearside cv has grease around joint yet boot and clips ok

Pass 19 Nov 2010 96,258 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 91,921 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 91,921 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 88,937 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 58,937 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 86,807 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 86,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 84,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 79,295 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 79,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking 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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H646 DDS is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H646 DDS, 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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H646 DDS is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 October 1990.

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