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H428 YVJ

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,404 mi
Last recorded66,404 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH428 YVJ
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 66,404 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 66,400 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,361 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 66,317 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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H428 YVJ is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H428 YVJ, 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 H428 YVJ registered?

H428 YVJ is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H428 YVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H428 YVJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H428 YVJ have outstanding finance?

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