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H915 RNG

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,362 mi
Last recorded96,362 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH915 RNG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 96,362 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 96,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,025 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2018 95,806 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer jet not providing washer fluid

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2017 95,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

Fail 5 May 2017 95,585 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,867 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 94,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 94,325 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 93,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,956 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 91,953 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 91,515 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 89,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 88,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H915 RNG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H915 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.

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What year was H915 RNG registered?

H915 RNG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 October 1990.

Is H915 RNG safe to buy?

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