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G650 TKN

1990 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,945 mi
Last recorded72,945 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG650 TKN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2013 72,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

slight corrosion in suspension conponents generally

Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,945 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

slight corrosion in suspension conponents generally

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,292 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 69,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

dampness at nearside rear caliper area , no visable leak found

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,151 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 66,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 62,367 miles

corrosion in both front brake discs (inner face)

offside rear inner brake pad in very poor condition

suspension arms painted/under sealed

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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G650 TKN is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G650 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 G650 TKN registered?

G650 TKN is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 May 1990.

Is G650 TKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G650 TKN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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