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H96 JLA

1990 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,075 mi
Last recorded114,075 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH96 JLA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2016 114,075 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 112,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/f rack end has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2006 110,140 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 103,440 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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H96 JLA is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H96 JLA, 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 H96 JLA registered?

H96 JLA is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 October 1990.

Is H96 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H96 JLA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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