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G115 GOE

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,447 mi
Last recorded84,447 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 GOE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 84,447 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 84,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,967 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 83,963 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,641 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 83,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2024 83,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Both front side coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides Brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 82,967 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 82,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive +smokes (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 82,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,557 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,260 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,156 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,022 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 82,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,721 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 80,800 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,351 miles

All metal brake pipes are coverd in wax oil.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,990 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

center ex

Fail 6 Jul 2009 73,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

low efficency on rear brakes

Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,638 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 71,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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G115 GOE is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 G115 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 G115 GOE registered?

G115 GOE is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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