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H486 HPF

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,472 mi
Last recorded87,472 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH486 HPF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 87,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 87,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 86,842 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 85,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 85,622 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 85,144 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 85,143 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE VERY PERISHED

Offside Front TYRE VERY PERISHED

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

Pass 19 May 2017 84,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

REARS & O/SF TYRES ALL PERISHED

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

Pass 10 May 2016 83,116 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 83,115 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 82,334 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 81,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR BRAKE DISC'S IN POOR CONDITION

RUSTED COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Fail 19 May 2011 81,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR BRAKE DISC'S IN POOR CONDITION

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

RUSTED COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,744 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 79,900 miles

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

osf brake binding

Pass 14 Nov 2006 79,311 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 79,311 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 74,335 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 74,335 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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H486 HPF is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H486 HPF, 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 H486 HPF registered?

H486 HPF is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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