1990 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · HKA 5D
1990 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1990. Recorded mileage 103,795 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HKA 5D Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 103,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HKA 5D 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 (HKA 5D) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HKA 5D Mileage History
- 06/04/2023101,808 mi
- 12/04/2024102,584 mi+776 mi
- 09/04/2025103,391 mi+807 mi
- 08/04/2026103,795 mi+404 mi
- 08/04/2026103,795 mi
Average of roughly 661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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