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H355 GVT

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,616 mi
Last recorded96,616 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH355 GVT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 96,616 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 96,585 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 96,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,045 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,455 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,627 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,609 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 87,913 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,791 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,114 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,674 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,381 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,841 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 77,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

rear discs corroded poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,436 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 74,504 miles

rear brake pads getting hard.nearside rear brake pads wearing low.rear brake performances slightly low.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 74,504 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting hard.nearside rear brake pads wearing low.rear brake performances slightly low.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,071 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 69,069 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside park brake performance slightly low.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 64,240 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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H355 GVT is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H355 GVT, 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 H355 GVT registered?

H355 GVT is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H355 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H355 GVT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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