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H830 FRK

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,278 mi
Last recorded37,278 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH830 FRK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 37,278 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 37,278 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 36,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2024 34,776 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 33,081 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 31,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 30,969 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 30,647 miles

advice all suspension arms are corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,628 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 30,627 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,356 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,336 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,189 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 30,157 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 May 2006 29,680 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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H830 FRK is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H830 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.

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What year was H830 FRK registered?

H830 FRK is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 December 1990.

Is H830 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H830 FRK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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