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L90 TUS

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,512 mi
Last recorded76,512 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak

slight play at rear wheels

Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,484 miles

coil springs all round are corroded

coolant leak

engine management light is on

exhaust joint leaking

front brake pads are getting low

nearside front brake is tight

oil leaks

play at rear wheels

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2016 76,483 miles

engine management light is on

front coil springs are slightly corroded

slight oil leaks

slight play at offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,446 miles

engine management light is on

slight engine oil leak

slight play at rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Apr 2015 76,446 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on

slight engine oil leak

slight play at rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,443 miles

engine management lamp is on

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,210 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight leak at front exhaust joint

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 75,524 miles

Bad oil leaks

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 75,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bad oil leaks

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2010 71,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,376 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 67,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,094 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 62,094 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 59,693 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 59,692 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 57,186 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 57,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 53,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L90 TUS is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 65,228 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 L90 TUS, 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 31 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L90 TUS is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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