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H114 SPW

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,277 mi
Last recorded116,277 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH114 SPW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 116,277 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 116,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 115,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 113,328 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 112,173 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,560 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,740 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 107,730 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,070 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 106,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 104,399 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,588 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,428 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,797 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,640 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 96,638 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 96,612 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 96,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 94,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 93,294 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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H114 SPW is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H114 SPW, 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

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What year was H114 SPW registered?

H114 SPW is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 November 1990.

Is H114 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H114 SPW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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