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H183 XCK

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

79,089 mi
Last recorded79,089 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH183 XCK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,089 miles

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

front exhaust flange corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 78,457 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 78,385 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,179 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,906 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 77,667 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,359 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,228 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,777 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,755 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,431 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 76,431 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,761 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,554 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,298 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,914 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 74,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 73,876 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H183 XCK is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue 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 H183 XCK, 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 H183 XCK registered?

H183 XCK is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H183 XCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H183 XCK 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.

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