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G549 TYR

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,759 mi
Last recorded60,759 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG549 TYR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 60,759 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 60,729 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 60,725 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,718 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 60,697 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,982 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 59,982 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,998 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 57,997 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,361 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 54,350 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,052 miles

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,703 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 46,703 miles

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

1 slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing †2 water leak poss rad †3 headlamps sticking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G549 TYR is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G549 TYR, 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 G549 TYR registered?

G549 TYR is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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