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H925 GPH

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,613 mi
Last recorded40,613 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH925 GPH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 40,613 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 40,561 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 40,027 miles

Offside Front brake tight when turned by hand

Fail 29 Jul 2024 40,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake tight when turned by hand

Pass 1 Aug 2023 39,443 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 38,275 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 37,889 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,505 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 37,310 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,152 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,911 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 36,908 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 36,900 miles

foot brake efficiency & parkbrake efficiency near minimum.

rear footbrake efforts weak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,780 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,636 miles

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

rear brake efforts weak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,414 miles

rear brake efforts weak

very slight play offsidse rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,173 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,792 miles

front and rear wish bones corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,498 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and rear and both sides,lower wishbones rusty.

brake peddel rubber worn.

n/s rear tyre perishing.

Fail 21 Aug 2008 35,498 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and rear and both sides,lower wishbones rusty.

brake peddel rubber worn.

n/s rear tyre perishing.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,244 miles

hand brake weak

Fail 24 Aug 2007 35,236 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake effiency weak & very near limit (17% ,min16%

rear suspension wishbones corroding.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,918 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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H925 GPH 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 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 H925 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 H925 GPH registered?

H925 GPH is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 September 1990.

Is H925 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H925 GPH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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