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G125 FJT

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,974 mi
Last recorded182,974 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 FJT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 182,974 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 181,867 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 180,803 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 179,590 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 178,856 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 177,738 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 177,129 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 177,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 177,065 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f has slight brake bind

Pass 15 Sep 2017 177,043 miles

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 1 Oct 2016 176,665 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 176,597 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 176,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 176,497 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 176,294 miles

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

o/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 14 Sep 2012 176,009 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 176,004 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 175,392 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 175,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 175,229 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,009 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 173,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 172,134 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 172,466 miles

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 171,444 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 170,593 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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G125 FJT is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue 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 G125 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 G125 FJT registered?

G125 FJT is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 May 1990.

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