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G453 BVS

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG453 BVS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 98,279 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 97,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,218 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 96,218 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,036 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake hoses ferrules corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

nearside registration plate lamp slightly dim

washers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2009 94,213 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all brake hoses ferrules corroding

engine oil level low

front and rear suspension components corroding

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear brake disc corroding

nearside registration plate lamp poor

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust rubbers starting to split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 92,752 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front registration plate cracked

front roll bar end link joint rubber cover loose

heavy corrosion both rear brake discs

heavy corrosion both rear brake pipes

heavy corrosion brake hose ferrules

heavy corrosion front suspension arms and rear top arms

Fail 5 Apr 2008 92,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front registration plate cracked

front roll bar end link joint rubber cover loose

heavy corrosion both rear brake discs

heavy corrosion both rear brake pipes

heavy corrosion brake hose ferrules

heavy corrosion front suspension arms and rear top arms

Pass 28 Mar 2007 90,480 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 88,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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G453 BVS is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G453 BVS, 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 G453 BVS registered?

G453 BVS is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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