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A18 HBB

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,371 mi
Last recorded47,371 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HBB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 47,371 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 47,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 47,289 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 47,094 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 47,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 47,044 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 46,823 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,583 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 46,003 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 45,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner sill/jacking point damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 45,474 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 45,474 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,877 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,494 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,129 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,329 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 39,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,827 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,737 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 36,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm.

Pass 17 Oct 2005 26,990 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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A18 HBB is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A18 HBB, 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 A18 HBB registered?

A18 HBB is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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