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H246 BEW

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,430 mi
Last recorded85,430 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH246 BEW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 85,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle is under sealed

Pass 29 Aug 2025 85,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle is under sealed

Pass 23 Aug 2024 84,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle is under sealed

Pass 18 Aug 2023 84,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle is under sealed

Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle is under sealed

Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,302 miles

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,828 miles

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,523 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,735 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 81,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,594 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 80,594 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,563 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,563 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,284 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 80,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,487 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 79,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,752 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 73,752 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 66,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,844 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 64,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,919 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 62,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H246 BEW is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green 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 H246 BEW, 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 H246 BEW registered?

H246 BEW is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 September 1990.

Is H246 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H246 BEW 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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