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H202 NRE

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,013 mi
Last recorded96,013 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH202 NRE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan underside at rear of seat mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 95,892 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 95,696 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 95,613 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 95,610 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 93,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 85,026 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 85,026 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake lagging in operation brake pedal spongy (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Apr 2019 85,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,982 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,546 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,544 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured Nearside rear mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Power steering pipe is corroded and possibly leaking slightly.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,358 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,592 miles

Alternator belt is in poor condition.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Engine noise.

N/S inner CV boot and steering rack gaiter are close to body/subframe.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 65,592 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Alternator belt is in poor condition.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Engine noise.

Front indicators are 50% white.

N/S inner CV boot and steering rack gaiter are close to body/subframe.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,056 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,703 miles

205/45/16 tyres fitted to front and 195/45/16 tyres fitted to rear

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both main beam reflectors deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

front exhaust rubber missing

Fail 22 Feb 2013 60,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

205/45/16 tyres fitted to front and 195/45/16 tyres fitted to rear

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both main beam reflectors deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

front exhaust rubber missing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,352 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes slightly rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,617 miles

surface rust on rear discs

Fail 9 Mar 2011 57,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,892 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,933 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 54,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 52,205 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,066 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 48,909 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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H202 NRE is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H202 NRE, 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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H202 NRE is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 September 1990.

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