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H7 JLA

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,133 mi
Last recorded51,133 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 JLA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 51,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 50,983 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 50,681 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,622 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,155 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,774 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 49,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 48,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 48,692 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 48,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 47,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 47,708 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 47,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 46,707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,592 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 44,349 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 43,875 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2008 43,332 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,194 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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H7 JLA is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 H7 JLA, 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 H7 JLA?

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What year was H7 JLA registered?

H7 JLA is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H7 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 JLA shows 19 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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