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LRL 889

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,555 mi
Last recorded30,555 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRL 889
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 30,555 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 30,499 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 30,494 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 29,788 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 29,072 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 28,482 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 28,452 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 28,266 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 28,018 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,967 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

washers partially blocked

Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,932 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,929 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 27,708 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 27,708 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,748 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

rear brake discs inner faces heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,790 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 26,782 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear disks rusty on inside

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,171 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,343 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,228 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,594 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,481 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 17,232 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LRL 889 is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LRL 889, 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 LRL 889 registered?

LRL 889 is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 October 1990.

Is LRL 889 safe to buy?

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