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G751 JSF

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,941 mi
Last recorded152,941 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG751 JSF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 152,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 148,287 miles

general underbody component corrosion

underbody sealant applied to chassis / suspension

Pass 20 Dec 2017 142,813 miles

sill and under body covers fitted

under body painted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 139,757 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under body painted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 139,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under body painted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 137,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under body of car painted

Fail 15 Aug 2015 137,718 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under body of car painted

Pass 10 Jul 2014 134,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 134,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 131,587 miles

rear suspension lower arms corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 131,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear suspension lower arms corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 129,215 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 122,883 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 117,403 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 113,255 miles

front and rear suspension arms corroded

rear tyres worn on edges of tread

Fail 15 Oct 2008 113,255 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear suspension arms corroded

rear tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 11 Aug 2007 105,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 103,108 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 103,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise all brake flexi hose unions corroding (front and rear).

advise surface corrosion to most of chassi areas underneath vehicle.

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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G751 JSF is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G751 JSF, 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 G751 JSF registered?

G751 JSF is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 29 May 1990.

Is G751 JSF safe to buy?

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