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H858 NEL

1990 Lotus Elan

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,321 mi
Last recorded61,321 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH858 NEL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2019 59,693 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 59,647 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 59,615 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 59,590 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 57,778 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front brake binding

Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs pitted on inner face

slight beam distortion to n/s front headlamp

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general corrosion to brake/steering/suspension components

o/s front brake binding slightly

slight beam distortion to n/s front headlamp

Pass 21 Feb 2015 55,156 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,573 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,616 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake effort low due poor rear discs

rear discs corroded

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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H858 NEL is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H858 NEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H858 NEL registered?

H858 NEL is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H858 NEL safe to buy?

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