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H799 AVK

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,469 mi
Last recorded17,469 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH799 AVK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,445 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 17,414 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine misfire

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 17,192 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 17,192 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,115 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 16,961 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 16,961 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,846 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 16,607 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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H799 AVK is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 H799 AVK, 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 H799 AVK registered?

H799 AVK is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is H799 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H799 AVK shows 11 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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