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MCY 150J

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,009 mi
Last recorded89,009 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 150J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 89,009 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,935 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 88,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,231 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 87,943 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 87,943 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 87,574 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 87,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 87,371 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 87,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s handbrake reading low

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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MCY 150J is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MCY 150J, 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

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What year was MCY 150J registered?

MCY 150J is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 September 1990.

Is MCY 150J safe to buy?

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