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H897 BKK

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,738 mi
Last recorded57,738 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH897 BKK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 57,738 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 57,449 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 57,096 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 55,990 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear shockers bodies corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 52,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,364 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,243 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

part of the exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2016 49,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

part of the exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,443 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 46,604 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 46,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,466 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,715 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2011 43,688 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,487 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,633 miles

Both rear service brake performances getting abit low

Slight surface corrosion at O/S/F inner w/arch areas

Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,890 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,035 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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H897 BKK is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H897 BKK, 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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H897 BKK is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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