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G52 DBF

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,316 mi
Last recorded87,316 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG52 DBF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 87,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 85,100 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 82,292 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,214 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,956 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,682 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,538 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,013 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,170 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,980 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,970 miles

rear disks rusted

Pass 3 Jul 2010 77,630 miles

all brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Jul 2010 77,630 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2009 77,116 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 76,793 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 76,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 76,150 miles

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

rusting on brake discs due to car standing

Pass 19 May 2006 74,436 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G52 DBF is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G52 DBF, 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 G52 DBF registered?

G52 DBF is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G52 DBF safe to buy?

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