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H8 LAN

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,203 mi
Last recorded98,203 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 LAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 98,203 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 97,382 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,469 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,577 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,962 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 94,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 93,101 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 92,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 91,462 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 89,784 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,477 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 88,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 86,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 84,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 81,923 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 46,458 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 79,884 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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H8 LAN is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 H8 LAN, 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 H8 LAN registered?

H8 LAN is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 October 1990.

Is H8 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 LAN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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