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JDZ 2421

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,223 mi
Last recorded79,223 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDZ 2421
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 79,223 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres quite badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery light on = alternator seized and belt broken

Fail 18 Jun 2026 79,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres quite badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery light on = alternator seized and belt broken

Pass 8 Apr 2022 79,147 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 12 Apr 2021 78,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Fail 7 Apr 2021 78,414 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2019 76,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Fail 8 May 2019 76,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

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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JDZ 2421 is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JDZ 2421, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JDZ 2421?

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What year was JDZ 2421 registered?

JDZ 2421 is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 November 1990.

Is JDZ 2421 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDZ 2421 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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