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G669 VUV

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

75,347 mi
Last recorded75,347 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG669 VUV
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 75,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 74,666 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 74,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 74,532 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 74,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 21 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 21 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,969 miles

Nearside Front tyre 24 years old

Rear tyres 19 years old

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,874 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 73,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,451 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,963 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,230 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,206 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,050 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 73,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,031 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 31 Jul 2012 73,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,696 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,329 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,882 miles

pop up headlights are up all the time

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,987 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 69,987 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 68,869 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 68,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 67,390 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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G669 VUV is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 G669 VUV, 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 G669 VUV registered?

G669 VUV is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 June 1990.

Is G669 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G669 VUV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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