MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,849 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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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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H951 HVT is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 October 1990.
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