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H860 YAP

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,603 mi
Last recorded52,603 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH860 YAP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 52,603 miles

Coil spring corroded all road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 51,504 miles

Coil spring corroded all road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 50,244 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 49,586 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 49,485 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 49,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlamp mechanism faulty (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 48,493 miles

Offside Front headlight motor lazy

emissions test free flow

Fail 8 Apr 2021 48,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front headlight motor lazy

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

emissions test free flow

Pass 26 Feb 2020 48,415 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,448 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,964 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,854 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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H860 YAP is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H860 YAP, 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 H860 YAP registered?

H860 YAP is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H860 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H860 YAP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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