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H382 WKH

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,382 mi
Last recorded85,382 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH382 WKH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,382 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 84,042 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 82,752 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 81,211 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 79,632 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 76,413 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,915 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 74,783 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,243 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak from offside front - oil cooler/pipes?

Fail 25 Jul 2012 71,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak from offside front - oil cooler/pipes?

Fail 24 Jul 2012 71,216 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 67,488 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,609 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 60,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,474 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,816 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 57,816 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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H382 WKH is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H382 WKH, 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 H382 WKH registered?

H382 WKH is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H382 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H382 WKH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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