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H453 WHH

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,476 mi
Last recorded115,476 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH453 WHH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,476 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 114,323 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 111,140 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight Coolant Residue At O/S/F Radiator Hose joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 110,484 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 109,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 109,140 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 109,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 108,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,357 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 108,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 107,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 107,119 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,348 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 106,177 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 106,169 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 106,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 105,902 miles

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

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

engine cooling fan one of two partly seized and disconnected

o/s/f tyre outer wall starting to perish

only one of two horns working

Pass 4 Apr 2008 105,474 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 105,447 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 104,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

Pass 7 Mar 2006 103,644 miles

coolant leaking

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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H453 WHH is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H453 WHH, 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 H453 WHH registered?

H453 WHH is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 October 1990.

Is H453 WHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H453 WHH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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