MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,050 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive reading of 3.77% on test. (8.2.1.2 (b))
Power steering very heavy
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Power steering very heavy
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G253 MEX is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 G253 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 G253 MEX registered?
G253 MEX is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 July 1990.
Is G253 MEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for G253 MEX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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