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H898 GPH

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,699 mi
Last recorded45,699 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 GPH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 45,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 May 2026 45,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 45,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively banjo leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated sweating grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 45,453 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 45,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 45,094 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,903 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 44,889 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,179 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 44,110 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,282 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 43,246 miles

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

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

fiber glass floor minor damage offside rear

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,233 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 42,233 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,053 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 42,053 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offsde wiper poor

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,441 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,647 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 39,166 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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H898 GPH is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H898 GPH, 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 H898 GPH registered?

H898 GPH is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 September 1990.

Is H898 GPH safe to buy?

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