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H963 BGO

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,813 mi
Last recorded101,813 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH963 BGO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 101,813 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 101,623 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,343 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 101,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 100,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 100,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,148 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 16 Apr 2018 99,816 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,704 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,993 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 98,418 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 97,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer sills covered

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,459 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer sills covered

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,034 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,088 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 95,030 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 95,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H963 BGO is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H963 BGO, 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

How do I check the history of H963 BGO?

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What year was H963 BGO registered?

H963 BGO is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H963 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H963 BGO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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