1990 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · H358 ARC
1990 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07/09/1990. Recorded mileage 120,898 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1588cc
H358 ARC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 120,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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H358 ARC Mileage History
- 05/07/2023119,843 mi
- 21/06/2024120,127 mi+284 mi
- 27/06/2025120,604 mi+477 mi
- 07/08/2025120,641 mi+37 mi
- 27/07/2026120,898 mi+257 mi
Average of roughly 345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H358 ARC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Lotus Elan (H358 ARC) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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