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H837 TCK

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,730 mi
Last recorded90,730 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH837 TCK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 90,730 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 90,223 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 90,046 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner CV boot weeping grease

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

rear parking brake effort poor - nearside more so

Pass 13 Jul 2023 89,445 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 89,439 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 87,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

offside front drive shaft support bearing heavily worn

parking brake effort low

Pass 24 Mar 2021 85,864 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,295 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,522 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 83,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,184 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,788 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 82,788 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,279 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 81,593 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,623 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 80,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 73,823 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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H837 TCK is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H837 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 H837 TCK registered?

H837 TCK is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 September 1990.

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