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H68 CEG

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,282 mi
Last recorded42,282 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH68 CEG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 42,282 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 40,929 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 40,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 40,829 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,798 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 40,740 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,621 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,333 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,304 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,169 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,919 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,860 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 39,860 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 39,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 3 May 2012 39,418 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 39,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

offside front brake hose ferrule slighty corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,574 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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H68 CEG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H68 CEG, 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 H68 CEG registered?

H68 CEG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 October 1990.

Is H68 CEG safe to buy?

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