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E14 NGB

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,494 mi
Last recorded106,494 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 NGB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 106,494 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,412 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 104,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 103,364 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,771 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 102,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 102,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,396 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 101,396 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,357 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,595 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 99,595 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,138 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,233 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber split

Fail 18 Sep 2014 97,233 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

exhaust rubber split

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,170 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 95,170 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,849 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 94,849 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,439 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 93,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 93,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 91,814 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 91,810 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 90,182 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,800 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 89,060 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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E14 NGB is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 E14 NGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E14 NGB registered?

E14 NGB is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is E14 NGB safe to buy?

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