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G480 KVG

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,107 mi
Last recorded58,107 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG480 KVG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 58,107 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 58,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 57,660 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 57,074 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2018 57,058 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2018 57,053 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 55,240 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small marks in front screen

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,477 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,994 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,747 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

small chip in front no plate

small chip in front screen

small cuts in side wall near side front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,372 miles

small chip in front screen

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,608 miles

front pads 80% left

rear pads 6to7mm left

small blow on center exhaust joint

small chips in front screen

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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G480 KVG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G480 KVG, 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 G480 KVG registered?

G480 KVG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is G480 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G480 KVG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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