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H71 CEG

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,165 mi
Last recorded100,165 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH71 CEG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 100,165 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,978 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,571 miles

All suspension arms have surface corrossion

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements for test

Fail 31 May 2022 99,553 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All suspension arms have surface corrossion

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 99,490 miles

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

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

Parking brake only just met required performance

Fail 10 Jun 2021 99,490 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake only just met required performance

Pass 18 Jun 2020 99,071 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 97,436 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 97,420 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 96,058 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 95,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2013 93,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 93,103 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2012 90,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 86,763 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2010 85,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,385 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 84,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 82,682 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 81,533 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 81,531 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2005 79,159 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H71 CEG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H71 CEG, 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 H71 CEG registered?

H71 CEG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 October 1990.

Is H71 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H71 CEG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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