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G599 NNG

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

47,289 mi
Last recorded47,289 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG599 NNG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 47,289 miles

Front brake pads & discs showing excessive heat build up

Front brake pads deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 47,289 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam head lamp fails to flip on its own accord (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads & discs showing excessive heat build up

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 47,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,242 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both main (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both dipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 47,232 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both main (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both dipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 47,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 47,216 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

washer jets blocked and out of adjustment

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,002 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pipes rusty and starting to leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,380 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,329 miles

Corrosion- power steering pipes

Light corrosion- fuel filler flange

Much of underside (including components)recently 'Waxoyled'- detailed inspection difficult; corrosion obvious.

Offside rear suspension/damper? weaker

Slightly noisey nearside front wheel bearing

Starting intermittantly difficult

Under-bonnet sound proofing coming adrift

Fail 14 Sep 2012 45,329 miles

Corrosion- power steering pipes

Light corrosion- fuel filler flange

Much of underside (including components)recently 'Waxoyled'- detailed inspection difficult; corrosion obvious.

Offside rear suspension/damper? weaker

Slightly noisey nearside front wheel bearing

Starting intermittantly difficult

Under-bonnet sound proofing coming adrift

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,294 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2010 45,291 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 45,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,093 miles

front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,571 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 44,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake performance low

Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,425 miles

rear brake performance low

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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G599 NNG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G599 NNG, 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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G599 NNG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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