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G714 KBO

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,241 mi
Last recorded84,241 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG714 KBO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 84,241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 84,044 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,747 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,409 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 83,409 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,025 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,699 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,376 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 82,068 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,306 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 81,179 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 80,543 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 79,532 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2007 79,514 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2006 78,104 miles

all brake pipes greased condition unknown

Fail 9 Aug 2006 78,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pipes greased condition unknown

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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G714 KBO is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G714 KBO, 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 G714 KBO registered?

G714 KBO is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 May 1990.

Is G714 KBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G714 KBO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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