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H143 PTW

1991 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,127 mi
Last recorded68,127 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH143 PTW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 68,127 miles

Small oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2026 68,127 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Small oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,623 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 66,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam pop up unit not popping up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 64,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 63,900 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 63,633 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 63,478 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 63,471 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 63,065 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 62,578 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 62,578 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake only just met limit

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 62,167 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 61,500 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,305 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 61,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise wiper blades.

Fail 16 Aug 2007 61,108 miles

1 nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,108 miles

1 nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2007 61,106 miles

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,439 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 60,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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H143 PTW is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 80,091 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 H143 PTW, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H143 PTW registered?

H143 PTW is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 January 1991.

Is H143 PTW safe to buy?

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