MOT Status
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48,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear parking brake performance low
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H833 XKH is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 H833 XKH, 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 H833 XKH registered?
H833 XKH is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 September 1990.
Is H833 XKH safe to buy?
The MOT history for H833 XKH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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