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H965 POB

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,282 mi
Last recorded137,282 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH965 POB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 137,282 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 137,282 miles

Lower Steering system excessively rough uj tight when rotating (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 137,114 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 137,044 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 137,644 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 136,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 136,370 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 136,085 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 136,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 133,264 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front steel flexi hoses loose in guides

Fail 16 Apr 2010 133,264 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front steel flexi hoses loose in guides

Pass 26 Jan 2009 125,811 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 125,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 118,242 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 117,408 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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H965 POB is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H965 POB, 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 H965 POB registered?

H965 POB is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 October 1990.

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