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G249 WPJ

1990 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14 mi
Last recorded14 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 WPJ
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 14 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 14 miles

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.

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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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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