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G484 KVG

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,094 mi
Last recorded89,094 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG484 KVG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 89,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2025 89,085 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,814 miles

All underneath suspension components and frame has been painted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded feed (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded return (2.3.2)

handbrake efficiency only just met requirement

headlamps don't locate correct on operation

nearside front brake hose very close to wheel and insecure in mount

Fail 18 Jul 2016 88,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

handbrake only just meet requirements

oil leak

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv boot

slight free play in steering wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,685 miles

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

parking brake only just met minimum efficency 18%

Fail 12 Jun 2015 84,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 84,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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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G484 KVG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red 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 G484 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G484 KVG registered?

G484 KVG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is G484 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G484 KVG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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