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HNP 868J

1998 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,636 mi
Last recorded97,636 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elan57,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 868J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 97,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 94,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,811 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 92,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,083 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 89,732 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,177 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight deterioration of windscreen but does not affect vision

Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight deterioration of windscreen but does not affect vision

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,349 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight deterioration of windscreen but does not affect vision

Fail 27 Feb 2012 88,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight deterioration of windscreen but does not affect vision

Pass 18 Feb 2011 86,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,894 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear outer driveshaft rubber coupling starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight delamination on o/s not in wiper sweep

Pass 23 Feb 2007 80,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 80,396 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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HNP 868J is a 1998 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,933 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 HNP 868J, 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 28 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HNP 868J registered?

HNP 868J is a 1998 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is HNP 868J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNP 868J shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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