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H491 WGE

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,270 mi
Last recorded105,270 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 WGE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 105,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 105,247 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 103,706 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 103,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 103,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 102,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 101,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 99,832 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,528 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front and all rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all suspension components corroded

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2017 99,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front and all rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all suspension components corroded

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 May 2015 98,118 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 97,770 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2014 97,770 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 97,397 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 97,357 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 96,460 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 95,899 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 93,455 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 May 2008 93,455 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 92,144 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2007 92,144 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 90,694 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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H491 WGE is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H491 WGE, 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 H491 WGE registered?

H491 WGE is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H491 WGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H491 WGE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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