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H577 HPM

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

45,773 mi
Last recorded45,773 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH577 HPM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 45,773 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 45,773 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 45,456 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 44,800 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 44,791 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 44,331 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2021 43,575 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2021 43,563 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2020 43,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 42,049 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 41,095 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 41,095 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 41,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,272 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 40,260 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 sides (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,583 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 39,567 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort 2 sides (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort 2 sides (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,899 miles

genral surface corosion

Fail 31 Jul 2015 38,894 miles

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

genral surface corosion

Fail 19 May 2015 38,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 38,065 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 38,065 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 37,096 miles

genral surface corrosion

Fail 7 May 2013 37,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

genral surface corrosion

Pass 8 May 2012 36,248 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 35,538 miles

genral surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,899 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 33,975 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 33,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 33,127 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 33,123 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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H577 HPM is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 H577 HPM, 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 H577 HPM registered?

H577 HPM is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 December 1990.

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