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H206 GRX

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

85,842 mi
Last recorded85,842 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH206 GRX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 85,842 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,383 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,997 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,674 miles

Nearside Front shock and spring corroded

Offside Front shock and spring corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 84,674 miles

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

Nearside Front shock and spring corroded

Offside Front shock and spring corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 83,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,192 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,885 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 81,452 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,939 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 79,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,957 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,838 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s rear upper susspension arms are corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,417 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 73,258 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,289 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 71,181 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 66,371 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 61,400 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H206 GRX is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White 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 H206 GRX, 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 H206 GRX registered?

H206 GRX is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H206 GRX safe to buy?

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