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H14 THC

1990 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

2,893 mi
Last recorded2,893 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 THC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 2,893 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 2,888 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 2,543 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 2,530 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 2,134 miles

Wiper blades do not park in the correct position but do not effect the drivers at time of inspection when turned off

Fail 24 Aug 2022 2,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wiper blades do not park in the correct position but do not effect the drivers at time of inspection when turned off

Pass 21 Jun 2021 331 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 318 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Tell tale indicator not functioning (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 316 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Inner bolt is loose causing movement at wheel (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty Tell tale indicator not functioning (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 308 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 940 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 624 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 249 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 9 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 9 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 6 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 6 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 57,952 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2006 57,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

n/s front wheel damaged

o/s and n/s top suspension arms inner bushes has slight play.

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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H14 THC is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 H14 THC, 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 H14 THC registered?

H14 THC is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H14 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H14 THC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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