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H142 LDA

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,216 mi
Last recorded79,216 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH142 LDA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 79,216 miles

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

vehicle underside undersealed throughout

Pass 23 May 2025 78,338 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 77,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 76,200 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 75,742 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has very slight play

Pass 24 May 2021 75,196 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,753 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen washers poor advise adjustment

Fail 29 Mar 2019 73,748 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery light on

windscreen washers poor advise adjustment

Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,401 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,183 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,161 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,010 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,249 miles

ADVISE IN FUTURE REPLACE BATTERY -GOING FLAT !

ADVISE REPLACE ALL RUBBER BRAKE HOSES AND ALL BRAKE PIPES TO SUSPENSION FRONT AND REAR

ADVISE REPLACE NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY -HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR/LENSE IN POOR CONDITION

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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 discs slightly pitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 56,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,263 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,869 miles

back box mount loose

horn hit & miss

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,408 miles

25% imbalance in front brakes/run-out on n/s disc, (n/s lower than o/s).

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,297 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 44,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear discs rusted on inner faces,front brakes 20% imbalanced,lower effort on o/s.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,773 miles

rear discs rusted on inner faces,front brakes 20% imbalanced,lower effort on o/s.

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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H142 LDA is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H142 LDA, 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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H142 LDA is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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