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H528 HPF

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,896 mi
Last recorded85,896 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH528 HPF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 85,896 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 85,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 85,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 85,138 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 85,138 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 84,628 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 84,628 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 84,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 82,822 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 82,821 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 81,530 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 81,516 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,503 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,775 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 79,751 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 79,745 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 79,647 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,484 miles

n/s/r light interaction/ front discs corroded/

Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,118 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 75,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 70,813 miles

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

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 13 Feb 2006 68,865 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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H528 HPF 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 77.3%.

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 H528 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 H528 HPF registered?

H528 HPF is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is H528 HPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H528 HPF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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