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H58 RAH

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,869 mi
Last recorded66,869 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH58 RAH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 66,869 miles

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

various underside components corroded/undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2018 66,605 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 66,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

condition rear brake operation .

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,184 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of rear brake operation .

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty).

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

condition of front wiper blades .

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

general condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty) .

Pass 30 May 2013 65,609 miles

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

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

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

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

general condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty).

Pass 3 May 2012 65,481 miles

general condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty).

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,341 miles

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

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

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

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

general condition of suspension components (rusty).

Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,160 miles

general condition of suspension components .

Pass 17 Jan 2009 64,979 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,872 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,583 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 64,211 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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H58 RAH is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H58 RAH, 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 H58 RAH registered?

H58 RAH is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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