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H951 HVT

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,849 mi
Last recorded69,849 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH951 HVT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 69,849 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 69,849 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 69,843 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 67,254 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2017 67,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre perished and o/s/r

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,445 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear perished

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2015 65,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 63,785 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,983 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,185 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,948 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,129 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,814 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,846 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 46,733 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,025 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,155 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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H951 HVT is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H951 HVT, 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 H951 HVT registered?

H951 HVT is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 October 1990.

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