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H143 WMW

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,664 mi
Last recorded72,664 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH143 WMW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 72,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 71,068 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 70,760 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 70,738 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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 WMW is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H143 WMW, 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 H143 WMW registered?

H143 WMW is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H143 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H143 WMW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H143 WMW have outstanding finance?

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