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G622 FRU

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

38,679 mi
Last recorded38,679 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG622 FRU
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 38,679 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

long handbrake travel

o/s handbrake efficiency lower than n/s

rear exhaust corroded with slight blow

Fail 10 Sep 2025 38,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

long handbrake travel

o/s handbrake efficiency lower than n/s

rear exhaust corroded with slight blow

Pass 12 Sep 2024 37,626 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 37,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML on dash

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 37,533 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 37,394 miles

all suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2022 37,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front and Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 37,058 miles

ALL coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine check light on occasionally

number plates have a honeycomb background

Fail 14 Jun 2021 37,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

ALL coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine check light on occasionally

number plates have a honeycomb background

Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,594 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 36,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine check light on

Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,416 miles

ALL coil springs corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

engine check light on, but not all the time

Fail 17 Jun 2019 35,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

ALL coil springs corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

engine check light on, but not all the time

Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,918 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

stone chip in swept area of screen

Fail 15 Jun 2018 34,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

stone chip in swept area of screen

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,673 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 34,667 miles

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

Front coil springs corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service total brake effort low52% minimum =50%

Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,287 miles

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

Front and Rear suspension components corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,960 miles

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f brake binding

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate has a honeycomb background

Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,365 miles

Front and Rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Small crack in windscreen.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,927 miles

brake fluid level sensor wire broken

heavy corrosion to all front and rear suspention components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 32,927 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake fluid level sensor wire broken

heavy corrosion to all front and rear suspention components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,484 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 32,484 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,288 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,932 miles

brake fluid level warning light on but level ok

corrosion to front & rear suspention wishbones , shock absorbers & springs

o/s/f brake binding

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Jun 2010 31,930 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

brake fluid level warning light on but level ok

corrosion to front & rear suspention wishbones , shock absorbers & springs

o/s/f brake binding

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,617 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension arms/linkages corroded

brake hoses-ferrules corroded

brake warning light on

coil springs corroded

o/s "popup"head light very lazy

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear number plate has honeycomb back ground

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 31,071 miles

Front brake discs appear worn.

Front suspension arms are rusty

Offside dip beam pattern is poor,

Rear brake discs appear worn.

Rear suspension arms are rusty.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Slight play at both rear wheel bearings.

Steering is stiff at operation.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 30,498 miles

Front and rear suspension arms rusty

Horn difficult to operate

Initial park performance at low level

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

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

oil leak

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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G622 FRU is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G622 FRU, 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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G622 FRU is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 July 1990.

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