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G7 ASG

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,433 mi
Last recorded80,433 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 ASG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,433 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,915 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 77,299 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 77,299 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,763 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,061 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 75,064 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,919 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,742 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,406 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 71,659 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 70,487 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 70,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 70,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 69,815 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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G7 ASG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G7 ASG, 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 G7 ASG registered?

G7 ASG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is G7 ASG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 ASG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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