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G113 GOE

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,250 mi
Last recorded34,250 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG113 GOE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 34,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear pattern on inner shoulder

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 34,238 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 33,865 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 33,083 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 33,077 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 32,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 32,113 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 32,488 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 29,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 29,190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,639 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 27,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,843 miles

Rear brakes only just met efficiency requirements

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,630 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,265 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 23,964 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 22,710 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,800 miles

Coolant stain around coolant resevoir return hose

Nearside rear light cluster cover cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2009 20,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some heavey surface corrosion on front suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,961 miles

both sides front lower suspension arms rusted to excess

both sides front shock absorber casings rusted to excess

both sides rear brake discs rusted

nearside front brake binding on slightly

rear exhaust section rusted to excess

Fail 26 Nov 2007 18,958 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,958 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,809 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 18,809 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G113 GOE is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G113 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 G113 GOE registered?

G113 GOE is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G113 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G113 GOE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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