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H541 HPF

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,416 mi
Last recorded42,416 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH541 HPF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 42,416 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 40,151 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 38,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 37,966 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 37,925 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,873 miles

Both Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 37,845 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 24 Nov 2011 37,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight free play at steering wheel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,792 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,775 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,768 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 37,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,746 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,731 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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H541 HPF is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H541 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H541 HPF?

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What year was H541 HPF registered?

H541 HPF is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is H541 HPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H541 HPF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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