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H153 LDA

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

68,588 mi
Last recorded68,588 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH153 LDA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 68,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 67,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 64,579 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 63,559 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 62,181 miles

hazard switch sticks

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,112 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,024 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 60,024 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,254 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,187 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,127 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,413 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,115 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,699 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,494 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 47,279 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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H153 LDA 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 95.5%.

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 H153 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H153 LDA registered?

H153 LDA is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is H153 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H153 LDA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H153 LDA have outstanding finance?

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