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MUI 3006

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,630 mi
Last recorded96,630 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 3006
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 96,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,609 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 95,299 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 95,073 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 95,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc pitting

Offside Rear brake disc pitting

Rear park brake only just met requirements may need repair or adjustment

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 8 Jul 2016 94,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc pitting

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc pitting

Rear park brake only just met requirements may need repair or adjustment

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,670 miles

Front and rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

Some under vehicle suspension components are becoming corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 92,124 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 91,311 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 89,876 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 88,512 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,739 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 85,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 83,048 miles

All brake discs appear worn but servicable.

Dip beam pattern is poor.

Light leak at rear of exhaust, giving a rasping noise.

Slight play at nearside inner steering rack.

Tyres are of a racing type and are wearing at edges.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 79,259 miles

Noise detected at rear suspension ehen jacked to lower.

Offside rear brake disc is rusty at outer surface.

Rear number plate is partialy obscured by cover.

Reduced performance at rear brakes.

Slight play at offside front hub.

Pass 4 Mar 2006 76,284 miles

Front discs appear worn

Front suspension arms rusty

Rear flexable hose ends rusty

Reduced performance at offside rear brakes.

Slight play at inner rack

Fail 3 Mar 2006 76,280 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front suspension arms rusty

Rear flexable hose ends rusty

Slight play at inner rack

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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MUI 3006 is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MUI 3006, 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 MUI 3006 registered?

MUI 3006 is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 February 1990.

Is MUI 3006 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUI 3006 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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