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H144 WMW

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,621 mi
Last recorded75,621 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH144 WMW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 75,621 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 74,556 miles

Front wipers smearing

Horn audible noise deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear brake efforts low

Fail 30 Apr 2025 74,550 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Pop up headlamp not staying open (4.1.2 (b))

Front wipers smearing

Horn audible noise deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake efforts low

Pass 18 Jun 2024 74,423 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 74,302 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 74,021 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 73,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 73,764 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 73,683 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 71,539 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,847 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 69,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,596 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 May 2012 69,653 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,482 miles

centre chassis outrigger damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2009 69,466 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

centre chassis outrigger damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2009 69,466 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

centre chassis ourigger damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2007 67,521 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 67,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion to all suspension components

nearside wiper blade split

rear silencer holed at rear of silencer on rear section

rear view mirror centre unable to see out

Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,138 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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H144 WMW is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 H144 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 H144 WMW registered?

H144 WMW is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H144 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H144 WMW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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