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G310 WPF

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,448 mi
Last recorded51,448 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG310 WPF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 51,448 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s headlamp does not always come up

Pass 21 Jan 2025 51,886 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive coming from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner sidewall and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 50,994 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 50,992 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 50,735 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 50,531 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 50,531 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 50,168 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 49,937 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 49,448 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 49,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 49,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 49,116 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 48,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 48,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,791 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,410 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,730 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,901 miles

offside front tyre has a slight flat spot

Fail 25 Jan 2011 45,901 miles

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

offside front tyre has a slight flat spot

Pass 18 May 2009 45,730 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,000 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,418 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 44,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,533 miles

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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G310 WPF is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G310 WPF, 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 G310 WPF registered?

G310 WPF is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 June 1990.

Is G310 WPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G310 WPF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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