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H489 HKE

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,094 mi
Last recorded59,094 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 HKE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 59,094 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 59,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 57,494 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 57,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 54,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,588 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 51,709 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 51,227 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 51,227 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure pop up light dosent go up (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,505 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 49,965 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,370 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,342 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,754 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,128 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 48,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,123 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 47,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,343 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,783 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 45,783 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,145 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 43,605 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 43,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

ADVISE...LARGE NAIL IN CENTRE TREAD OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE..

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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H489 HKE is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H489 HKE, 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 H489 HKE registered?

H489 HKE is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 November 1990.

Is H489 HKE safe to buy?

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