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G14 GET

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,142 mi
Last recorded123,142 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 GET
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 123,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 120,725 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 120,642 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 119,060 miles

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2010 115,485 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2010 115,484 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2009 115,176 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 114,616 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 114,598 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 113,798 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 113,203 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 113,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G14 GET is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G14 GET, 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 G14 GET registered?

G14 GET is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is G14 GET safe to buy?

The MOT history for G14 GET shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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