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H741 PNG

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,385 mi
Last recorded101,385 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH741 PNG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 101,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 101,192 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 101,192 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 101,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 101,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 101,068 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,989 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 100,989 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 100,872 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 100,769 miles

Rear Rear brake effort low.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,750 miles

Rear brake effort is low. we recommend them looking at.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 100,585 miles

All brake pipes are heavily greased.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,521 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 100,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All brake pipes heavily greased

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 100,224 miles

All brake pipes heavely greased

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 99,250 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 98,588 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 96,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 96,109 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 94,590 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 94,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 92,957 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 92,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 90,009 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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H741 PNG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H741 PNG, 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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H741 PNG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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