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G646 TKN

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,956 mi
Last recorded19,956 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 TKN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 19,956 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 18,816 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 18,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam pop up head lamp inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 18,731 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 18,731 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 18,720 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 18,669 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 18,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 18,657 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 18,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,524 miles

n/s cv boot clip missing on shaft end

Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,467 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 18,467 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G646 TKN is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G646 TKN, 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 G646 TKN registered?

G646 TKN is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G646 TKN safe to buy?

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