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H832 TCK

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

113,271 mi
Last recorded113,271 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH832 TCK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 113,271 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 111,308 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 111,308 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 111,308 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 106,813 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 104,992 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 104,992 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 104,954 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 103,838 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,624 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 103,623 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 102,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 100,591 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,888 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 96,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,703 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,901 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,354 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,988 miles

nsr brake only just meets brake requirements

Pass 12 Jun 2012 91,701 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 91,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,722 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 87,855 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 87,853 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 18 May 2010 87,775 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,724 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 84,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 79,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 79,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 923,317 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 923,317 miles

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

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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H832 TCK is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H832 TCK, 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 H832 TCK registered?

H832 TCK is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 September 1990.

Is H832 TCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H832 TCK shows 33 tests with a 69.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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