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PKZ 8826

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,423 mi
Last recorded107,423 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKZ 8826
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 107,423 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 103,998 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,039 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 99,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,733 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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PKZ 8826 is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PKZ 8826, 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 PKZ 8826?

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What year was PKZ 8826 registered?

PKZ 8826 is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is PKZ 8826 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKZ 8826 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PKZ 8826 have outstanding finance?

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