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G787 WWL

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,291 mi
Last recorded73,291 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG787 WWL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,291 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,259 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,208 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,336 miles

corrosion & grease on n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes

free play at steering wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,285 miles

all tyres perishing BORDERLINE

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe BORDERLINE

rear foot and handbrake efforts

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,240 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres perishing

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,043 miles

rear front and handbrake efforts

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,001 miles

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 4 Jun 2010 71,001 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 5 Jun 2009 70,804 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,782 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 70,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 70,736 miles

blow on exhaust back box

Pass 9 Jun 2006 70,525 miles

o/s/f brake binding

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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G787 WWL is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G787 WWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G787 WWL registered?

G787 WWL is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 March 1990.

Is G787 WWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G787 WWL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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