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H787 DNR

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

1,346 mi
Last recorded1,346 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH787 DNR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 1,346 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 1,341 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 1,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 1,302 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 1,276 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 1,260 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 1,191 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 1,160 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 1,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 895 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 871 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 814 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 736 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 736 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 736 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 625 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 625 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

rear number plate distorted

Pass 25 Jul 2008 618 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 618 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 618 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2006 567 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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H787 DNR is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H787 DNR, 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 H787 DNR registered?

H787 DNR is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 September 1990.

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