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H157 LDA

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,748 mi
Last recorded61,748 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 LDA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 61,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 60,923 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 60,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2025 60,912 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 58,525 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 58,524 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 57,083 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 55,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 54,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,164 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 46,164 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 46,159 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 42,969 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 39,326 miles

corrosion around front brake pipes..

slight bind from front brakes..

Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,316 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,300 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 39,299 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight bind from o/s/f brake..light corrosion around front brake pipes..n/s/r tyre starting too wear low/perishing..

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,898 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,820 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 38,820 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,647 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,698 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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H157 LDA is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H157 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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What year was H157 LDA registered?

H157 LDA is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 October 1990.

Is H157 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H157 LDA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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