MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to valve (1.1.11 (c))
Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
head lamp aims not tested
no head lamps fitted cant test .day time only
no main beam lamps fitted cant test
no windscreen fitted cant test
no wipers fitted cant test
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bolts lose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached nut not on nylon lock (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached rear arm upper ajustment nut lose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bolts lose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bolt lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bolt lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt lose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt lose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to valve (1.1.11 (c))
Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
head lamp aims not tested
no head lamps fitted cant test .day time only
no main beam lamps fitted cant test
no windscreen fitted cant test
no wipers fitted cant test
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G249 WPJ is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G249 WPJ, 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 G249 WPJ registered?
G249 WPJ is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 June 1990.
Is G249 WPJ safe to buy?
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