1990 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · H484 HPF
1990 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/10/1990. Recorded mileage 57,943 miles. MOT valid until 11/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,943 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
H484 HPF Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 57,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H484 HPF Mileage History
- 09/01/200651,826 mi
- 08/01/200752,074 mi+248 mi
- 09/01/200752,075 mi+1 mi
- 16/01/200852,188 mi+113 mi
- 30/01/200852,188 mi
- 21/02/200952,458 mi+270 mi
- 04/10/201052,607 mi+149 mi
- 18/10/201052,607 mi
- 12/10/201152,703 mi+96 mi
- 17/10/201252,866 mi+163 mi
- 17/10/201352,912 mi+46 mi
- 11/11/201453,197 mi+285 mi
- 12/11/201453,197 mi
- 10/11/201553,211 mi+14 mi
- 01/12/201553,213 mi+2 mi
- 30/11/201653,225 mi+12 mi
- 01/12/201653,225 mi
- 28/11/201753,377 mi+152 mi
- 29/11/201753,379 mi+2 mi
- 28/11/201854,735 mi+1,356 mi
- 27/11/201955,101 mi+366 mi
- 27/11/202055,154 mi+53 mi
- 29/11/202156,741 mi+1,587 mi
- 30/11/202156,743 mi+2 mi
- 29/11/202257,212 mi+469 mi
- 30/11/202357,844 mi+632 mi
- 18/12/202357,844 mi
- 01/03/202457,844 mi
- 26/02/202557,897 mi+53 mi
- 07/03/202557,898 mi+1 mi
- 05/03/202657,942 mi+44 mi
- 12/03/202657,943 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 303 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
H484 HPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Lotus Elan (H484 HPF) between January 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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: “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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