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H477 YAM

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,480 mi
Last recorded116,480 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH477 YAM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 116,480 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 116,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 115,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 115,381 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 115,137 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 115,123 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brakes not checked due to fluid leak .

Fail 26 Jul 2018 115,122 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced between rear axle area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing around mounting area (6.1.2 (a))

Brakes not checked due to fluid leak .

Pass 22 Mar 2014 112,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 109,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 108,087 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 106,853 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 15 Mar 2011 106,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 16 Feb 2010 101,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot does not open

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Feb 2010 101,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot does not open

clutch pedal rubber missing

no coolant in header tank

Pass 20 Feb 2009 95,762 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2009 95,757 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2008 90,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 84,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 76,855 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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H477 YAM is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H477 YAM, 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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H477 YAM is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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