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H120 GJO

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,578 mi
Last recorded110,578 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH120 GJO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 110,578 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 110,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 108,552 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 108,440 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 107,577 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 107,577 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 107,554 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,499 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,920 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Corrosion to all suspension arms

Corrosion to both rear shock absorber casings

Exhaust rubber mount split - System all secure

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to PAS pipe

Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering rack lightly misted

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,447 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED .

CORROSION ON BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS .

CORROSION ON REAR ANTI ROLL BAR .

O/S/F SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACTING .

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING .

Fail 23 Jun 2015 102,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

both rear brake discs corroded .

both rear suspension coil springs corroded .

rear anti roll bar corroded .

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing .

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,899 miles

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim.

slight play in offside wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 98,389 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 87,278 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,123 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 83,298 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dampness around steering rack gatier

Pass 10 Nov 2007 82,397 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 81,278 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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H120 GJO is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H120 GJO, 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 H120 GJO registered?

H120 GJO is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 November 1990.

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