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H921 AVO

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,924 mi
Last recorded71,924 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH921 AVO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,562 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,987 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play in the rack end

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,491 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,305 miles

slight corrosin to front and rear suspensions

very slight stiffness in steering universal joint

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,124 miles

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

Offside Front 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 and rear suspensions corroded but not weakened

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,823 miles

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

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

front and rear suspensions corroded but not weakened

Pass 23 Oct 2009 67,302 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 62,268 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,542 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 73,870 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 54,757 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 54,757 miles

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

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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H921 AVO is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red 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 H921 AVO, 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 H921 AVO registered?

H921 AVO is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H921 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H921 AVO 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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