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G771 VUF

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,717 mi
Last recorded106,717 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG771 VUF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,717 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 98,946 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 98,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 95,257 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 93,683 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 90,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 87,316 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 87,314 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,610 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 78,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 71,187 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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G771 VUF is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G771 VUF, 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 G771 VUF registered?

G771 VUF is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 June 1990.

Is G771 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G771 VUF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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