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H864 HJM

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,435 mi
Last recorded73,435 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH864 HJM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,435 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 71,033 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 69,543 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,497 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 30 Sep 2021 67,887 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 18 Sep 2020 67,194 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 4 Apr 2019 65,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,461 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,394 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,172 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 63,166 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,929 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 61,482 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,986 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 56,694 miles

O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE - LOW EFFORT.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,694 miles

O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE - LOW EFFORT.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,989 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,008 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,617 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 43,931 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2005 43,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H864 HJM is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H864 HJM, 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 H864 HJM registered?

H864 HJM is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 September 1990.

Is H864 HJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H864 HJM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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