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G234 MEX

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,606 mi
Last recorded83,606 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG234 MEX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 83,606 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 83,572 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2024 83,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 82,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,651 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 81,651 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side HAND BRAKE CABLE WAS DISCONNECTED (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 80,314 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 79,830 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 79,801 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,693 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,273 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,995 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 76,421 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 75,674 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 74,997 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 72,888 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 72,538 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 70,818 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 69,755 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 68,121 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 66,024 miles

both front tyres close to limit

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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G234 MEX is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G234 MEX, 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 G234 MEX registered?

G234 MEX is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G234 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G234 MEX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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