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H1 OOE

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,377 mi
Last recorded12,377 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 OOE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 12,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 11,770 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 10,876 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 9,384 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 9,384 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 8,303 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 7,991 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 6,225 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 3,091 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,008 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,219 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,453 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 60,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,189 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 56,179 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,875 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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H1 OOE is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 H1 OOE, 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 H1 OOE registered?

H1 OOE is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H1 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 OOE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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