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H905 RNG

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,222 mi
Last recorded117,222 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH905 RNG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 117,222 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 115,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Jul 2020 114,439 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 112,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 111,518 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 110,046 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 105,690 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 103,956 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,008 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 101,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,816 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 99,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 97,832 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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H905 RNG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 H905 RNG, 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 H905 RNG registered?

H905 RNG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is H905 RNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H905 RNG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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