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H781 TCK

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,865 mi
Last recorded124,865 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH781 TCK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 124,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 124,778 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 124,777 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned stays down (4.1.4 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame insecurely attached 4 x bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 124,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Under body heavily covered in under-seal

Pass 15 Jun 2023 124,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes (1.1.11 (c))

The underside of the vehicle is heavily covered in under seal. not allowing full inspection.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 124,156 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2019 124,156 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2018 122,985 miles

All underside of the car is heavily undersealed. Not allowing full inspection.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 122,985 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All underside of the car is heavily undersealed. Not allowing full inspection.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 122,852 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 122,844 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 122,742 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 122,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 121,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine has water leak,

front and rear subframes need clean and paint, as are corroding,

rear hand brake needs attention,as could be better.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 121,431 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine has water leak,

front and rear subframes need clean and paint, as are corroding,

rear hand brake needs attention,as could be better.

Pass 8 May 2012 121,421 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 120,798 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 120,506 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 118,256 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 114,530 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 112,309 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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H781 TCK is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H781 TCK, 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 H781 TCK registered?

H781 TCK is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H781 TCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H781 TCK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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