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HKA 5D

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,795 mi
Last recorded103,795 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKA 5D
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 103,795 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 103,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 103,391 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 102,584 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 101,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 101,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 100,871 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 100,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,928 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 98,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 97,797 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 96,737 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 95,743 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 94,328 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 92,297 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 92,216 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 92,201 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 92,023 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 92,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 88,093 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s wiper blade damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2006 88,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s wiper blade damaged

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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HKA 5D is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HKA 5D, 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 HKA 5D registered?

HKA 5D is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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