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G34 NVH

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

89,066 mi
Last recorded89,066 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG34 NVH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 89,066 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 87,478 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 86,547 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,876 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 84,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 83,610 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 83,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,551 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,087 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,783 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,057 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,501 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,842 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 74,253 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,923 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,212 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,430 miles

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

front brakes slight imbalance.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,681 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 67,681 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 64,995 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake imbalance

Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,912 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 52,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G34 NVH is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G34 NVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G34 NVH registered?

G34 NVH is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 May 1990.

Is G34 NVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G34 NVH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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