MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,849 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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parking brake just met requirements
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate inscription illegible perspex cover misted inside (0.1 (b))
parking brake just met requirements
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt wont come out (5.2.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)
both front tyres cracking
both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G235 MEX is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G235 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 G235 MEX registered?
G235 MEX is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 May 1990.
Is G235 MEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for G235 MEX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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