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H998 LUH

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,289 mi
Last recorded26,289 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH998 LUH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 26,289 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 26,288 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 25,979 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 25,862 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 25,857 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box/centre (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Body bolts missing. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bolts chaffing petrol tank.

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSR/NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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H998 LUH is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H998 LUH, 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 H998 LUH registered?

H998 LUH is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 September 1990.

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