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H708 ATV

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,996 mi
Last recorded59,996 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH708 ATV
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 59,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 59,195 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 18 Oct 2023 59,194 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 20 Aug 2022 59,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 58,775 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 58,570 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,943 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 57,943 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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H708 ATV is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H708 ATV, 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 H708 ATV registered?

H708 ATV is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 October 1990.

Is H708 ATV safe to buy?

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