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H727 JJT

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,494 mi
Last recorded79,494 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH727 JJT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 79,494 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 79,493 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 76,863 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 74,096 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 73,007 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 72,374 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 72,748 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 72,196 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,127 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,996 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2014 71,750 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 71,410 miles

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 71,410 miles

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

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,853 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 69,842 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,778 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 64,262 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,597 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,570 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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H727 JJT is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H727 JJT, 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 H727 JJT registered?

H727 JJT is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is H727 JJT safe to buy?

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