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G388 KNY

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

112,204 mi
Last recorded112,204 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 KNY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 112,204 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 112,204 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 111,409 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 111,248 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lift motor lazy

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

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

all underside components/ braking and suspension coated in grease

Fail 29 May 2024 111,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lift motor lazy

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

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

all underside components/ braking and suspension coated in grease

Pass 31 May 2023 110,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 110,359 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 109,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 109,841 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BADLY SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

POOR BRAKING EFFORT ON REAR BRAKES.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,791 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 108,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 107,176 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON FACES (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,683 miles

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S AND O/S (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,374 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. performance low (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear and n/s and o/s front lower suspension arms corroded

slight drag n/s and o/s front brakes

Fail 11 Apr 2016 103,374 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. performance low (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear and n/s and o/s front lower suspension arms corroded

slight drag n/s and o/s front brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight drag o/s front brake

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,342 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 98,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 95,192 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)

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2011 92,360 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit / worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly miss-shaped / worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2010 87,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nearside headlight permanently raised

Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,007 miles

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

nearside headlight permanently raised

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 59,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 79,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 May 2008 75,210 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,115 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 74,736 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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G388 KNY is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 G388 KNY, 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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G388 KNY is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 June 1990.

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