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G487 KVG

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,433 mi
Last recorded30,433 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG487 KVG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 30,433 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 30,306 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 30,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 30,180 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 30,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 30,121 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 30,111 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 30,021 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 30,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 29,866 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,828 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 29,729 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 29,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,601 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 29,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 29,143 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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G487 KVG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 G487 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 G487 KVG registered?

G487 KVG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 February 1990.

Is G487 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G487 KVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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