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H845 STH

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,691 mi
Last recorded57,691 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH845 STH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 57,691 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,447 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 56,327 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 56,174 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip slightly loose

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to backs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,058 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 55,672 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak From Engine ()

Fail 10 May 2018 55,672 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak From Engine ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 55,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,360 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 53,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 53,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 53,102 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 51,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside/nearside rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,696 miles

offside/nearside rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,296 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 49,327 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,671 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H845 STH is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H845 STH, 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 H845 STH registered?

H845 STH is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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