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H782 AAB

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,913 mi
Last recorded43,913 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH782 AAB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 43,913 miles

the vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 27 Aug 2024 43,652 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 43,087 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,272 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 41,887 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 41,587 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,337 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,066 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,873 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 40,813 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,774 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,532 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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H782 AAB is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H782 AAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H782 AAB?

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What year was H782 AAB registered?

H782 AAB is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 November 1990.

Is H782 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H782 AAB shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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