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SKU 3Y

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,800 mi
Last recorded53,800 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKU 3Y
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 53,800 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 53,586 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 53,530 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,764 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 51,025 miles

Offside Front seat belt lock , cover loose.

Fail 11 May 2021 51,025 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt lock , cover loose.

Rear foot brake efforts weak

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 51,005 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 50,923 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 50,916 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,714 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,478 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,038 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,832 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,483 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,666 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 46,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,546 miles

centre exhaust repaired with bandage

Fail 27 Nov 2012 40,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust repaired with bandage

Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,551 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,997 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,850 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres soon.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,981 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,656 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 24,242 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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SKU 3Y is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SKU 3Y, 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 SKU 3Y?

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What year was SKU 3Y registered?

SKU 3Y is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is SKU 3Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKU 3Y shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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