MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
slight play in steering rack
slight power steering fluid oil leak poss from pipe
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
rear brake discs pitted
slight play in steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H823 FRK is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 H823 FRK, 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 H823 FRK registered?
H823 FRK is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 December 1990.
Is H823 FRK safe to buy?
The MOT history for H823 FRK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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