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G120 JSG

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,349 mi
Last recorded104,349 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG120 JSG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 104,349 miles

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

coolant fan running constantly

coolant leak at radiator area

general corrsion on all suspension

n/s/f headlight in up position at time of test and not motoring down like o/s

slight play in steering rack pinion

Fail 27 Mar 2013 104,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

coolant leak at radiator area

general corrsion on all suspension

slight play in steering rack pinion

Pass 6 Jun 2011 103,859 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 103,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 103,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 103,396 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 103,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 100,967 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 100,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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G120 JSG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G120 JSG, 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 G120 JSG registered?

G120 JSG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 March 1990.

Is G120 JSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G120 JSG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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