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G17 WOW

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 WOW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 91,414 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 91,414 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All nearside lamps not working when switch applied (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 91,381 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 91,377 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 91,059 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,485 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,652 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 87,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 87,132 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 86,921 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,745 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,492 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,434 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,515 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,956 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,763 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,395 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 68,393 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,497 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,669 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,157 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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G17 WOW is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 80,091 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 G17 WOW, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G17 WOW registered?

G17 WOW is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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