MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,425 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
center rear view mirror missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
center rear view mirror missing
water pipe not supported properly
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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G499 KVG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 G499 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 G499 KVG registered?
G499 KVG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 March 1990.
Is G499 KVG safe to buy?
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