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G245 MEX

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

112,652 mi
Last recorded112,652 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG245 MEX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 112,652 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 25 Jul 2024 112,341 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 111,810 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 111,753 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 111,398 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 110,997 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 110,769 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 109,823 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,005 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 107,118 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 106,245 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 105,117 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 103,877 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 103,837 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 102,695 miles

advise off side front inner rack arm slight movement

Pass 26 Oct 2010 104,758 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 104,758 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 99,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 97,068 miles

Front and rear suspension arms are rusty.

Nearside seat belt stalk is damaged.

Rear brake discs faces are mottled.

Rear number plate and plastic cover are poor.

Reduced performance at rear service and park brakes.

Slight play at OSF and OSR wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 75,972 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2006 95,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 93,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G245 MEX is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G245 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G245 MEX registered?

G245 MEX is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 May 1990.

Is G245 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G245 MEX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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