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G298 ETJ

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

126,541 mi
Last recorded126,541 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 ETJ
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 126,541 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 126,371 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 125,865 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,512 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 125,498 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 125,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 124,937 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 124,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 124,832 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to all suspension arms and other steering/suspension items

Pass 25 Sep 2018 123,494 miles

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

front lower suspension arms surface corroded

rear upper suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 123,488 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated inner face (1.1.14 (b))

Front lower suspension arms surface corroded

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

Nearside rear brake performance only just meets minimum requirements

Rear upper suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 123,277 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 123,277 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheated (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 121,998 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front lower suspension arms advanced corrosion

rear upper suspension arms advanced corrosion

Fail 18 May 2016 121,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front lower suspension arms advanced corrosion

rear upper suspension arms advanced corrosion

Pass 6 May 2015 120,794 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 120,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,145 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 120,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 118,402 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall cracks around tread area

Pass 13 Jan 2012 116,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 35,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 112,404 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

pipe insecure, offside front wheel arch

Pass 7 May 2009 111,204 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 111,185 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 109,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2008 109,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2008 109,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 105,672 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 97,031 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 97,031 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 97,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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G298 ETJ is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 G298 ETJ, 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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G298 ETJ is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 June 1990.

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