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H464 BTA

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,921 mi
Last recorded112,921 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH464 BTA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 112,921 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 112,808 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 112,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 112,645 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 112,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 112,113 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 112,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 111,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 111,768 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,616 miles

(Brake efficiency low but passed RBT test)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake efficiency low but passed rbt test

Pass 15 Jul 2016 111,158 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 110,941 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 110,941 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 110,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 110,051 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 109,757 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 109,108 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 108,108 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 107,979 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 107,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 107,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2008 107,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 106,710 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 106,704 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 106,528 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2005 105,167 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 105,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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H464 BTA is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H464 BTA, 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 H464 BTA registered?

H464 BTA is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 December 1990.

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