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H317 HRT

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,325 mi
Last recorded108,325 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH317 HRT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,325 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 106,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 105,549 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,835 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,221 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 103,862 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,705 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 103,218 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 102,993 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,599 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 102,054 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 102,013 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,135 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

front axle surface corroded

rear axle surface corroded

slight weep from power steering pipe

Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,549 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 99,072 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 98,882 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 97,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 96,747 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 94,056 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 94,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes appear to be slow to react

Pass 4 May 2006 92,410 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 92,409 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 92,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

off side front seat belt buckle casing broken but working at time of mot test

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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H317 HRT is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H317 HRT, 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 H317 HRT registered?

H317 HRT is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 November 1990.

Is H317 HRT safe to buy?

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