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G107 GOE

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,399 mi
Last recorded104,399 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG107 GOE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 104,399 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 103,707 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 103,335 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 103,036 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 103,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 102,593 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 96,138 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 95,289 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 95,289 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,198 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,002 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 90,996 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,235 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 81,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,005 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,027 miles

Front brakes slight judder

Fail 1 Jun 2009 76,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,195 miles

break performance only 51%

Pass 16 May 2007 71,860 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,671 miles

Exhaust rusty by hanger

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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G107 GOE is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G107 GOE, 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 G107 GOE registered?

G107 GOE is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 May 1990.

Is G107 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G107 GOE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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