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H816 FRK

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,411 mi
Last recorded98,411 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH816 FRK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 98,411 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 97,991 miles

Coolant leak Water pump area

Pass 5 Aug 2024 97,769 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 97,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 97,286 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 97,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 96,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up and slightly low effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 96,371 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 96,062 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,329 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,751 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 93,836 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,095 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,141 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 92,138 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,612 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 90,938 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 89,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 87,171 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 84,522 miles

Some play in o/s steering rack

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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H816 FRK is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H816 FRK, 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

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What year was H816 FRK registered?

H816 FRK is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 November 1990.

Is H816 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H816 FRK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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