MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
clutch anti slip rubber missing
coolant pipe rusted drivers side
head light holders casing insecure
n/s/rear tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s/r tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G482 KVG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G482 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 G482 KVG registered?
G482 KVG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 January 1990.
Is G482 KVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for G482 KVG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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