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G593 SGT

1990 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,334 mi
Last recorded129,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG593 SGT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 129,334 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 129,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 128,071 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 127,295 miles

rear handbrake and foot brake performance poor

Pass 24 May 2018 126,444 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 126,115 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 117,799 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 117,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 107,544 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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G593 SGT is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G593 SGT, 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 G593 SGT registered?

G593 SGT is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 June 1990.

Is G593 SGT safe to buy?

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