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MRH 86A

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,861 mi
Last recorded70,861 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRH 86A
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 70,861 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 69,590 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 69,196 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 69,196 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 68,793 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 68,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,008 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 67,938 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning heavy and noisey (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 May 2015 67,835 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 67,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,454 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,311 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,432 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,785 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 64,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 63,953 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 63,629 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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MRH 86A is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MRH 86A, 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 MRH 86A registered?

MRH 86A is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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