MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,335 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and lengthwise (1.1.11 (c))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
parking brake just within %
slight deterioration of headlamp patterns
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and lengthwise (1.1.11 (c))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlamp patterns slightly deteriorated
park brake % just in
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
slight corrosion of chassis frame
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight c orrosion of chassis
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight crack in o/s/f floor
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G36 OJX is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 G36 OJX, 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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G36 OJX is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 June 1990.
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