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G124 FJT

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,278 mi
Last recorded94,278 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 FJT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 94,278 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 94,245 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 94,168 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,063 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,819 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,805 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,606 miles

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

corrosion in front and rear suspension

Fail 10 Dec 2019 93,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion in front and rear suspension

Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,378 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,836 miles

Offside Rear floor damage

Fail 27 Jul 2017 91,833 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear floor damage

Rear foot brake reading low

Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,600 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 91,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,114 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 87,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,097 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,955 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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 12 Oct 2012 78,943 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,049 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 75,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,490 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 74,455 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,761 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 71,657 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,657 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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G124 FJT is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G124 FJT, 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 G124 FJT registered?

G124 FJT is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 April 1990.

Is G124 FJT safe to buy?

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