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H9 JPM

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,559 mi
Last recorded94,559 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 JPM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 94,559 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 94,559 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 94,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 93,817 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 93,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 92,864 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 92,273 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 91,709 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 90,969 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 90,969 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust support rubber broken

Fail 8 Jun 2016 90,001 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust support rubber broken

Pass 28 May 2015 88,792 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 85,329 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 84,524 miles

Exhaust blow at front section area.

Pass 4 May 2011 83,365 miles

O/S front tyre uneavenly worn inne redge

suspension and chassis corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2011 83,345 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

O/S front tyre uneavenly worn inne redge

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspension and chassis corroding

Pass 6 May 2010 82,543 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 82,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,416 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,544 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,613 miles

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

outer sidewall of offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Apr 2006 71,034 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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H9 JPM is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H9 JPM, 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 H9 JPM registered?

H9 JPM is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 September 1990.

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