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H968 CKN

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,130 mi
Last recorded106,130 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH968 CKN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 106,130 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 105,122 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 103,875 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 102,415 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 101,317 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 100,234 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,360 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 98,332 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge - 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 98,190 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,134 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,050 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013 98,050 miles

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,481 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 97,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 97,128 miles

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

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

cambelt replacement history!

Pass 3 Jul 2008 96,782 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 95,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 95,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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H968 CKN is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H968 CKN, 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 H968 CKN registered?

H968 CKN is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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