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G858 WNL

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,355 mi
Last recorded66,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG858 WNL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 66,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 66,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 66,073 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative NO TEL TALE EITHER (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative NO TEL TALE EITHER (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear LAMP DAMAGED (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn EXCESSIVE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 2X FRONT 2X REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL 4 2X FRONT 2X REAR CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

front position lights different colours

wipers poor

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,430 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 65,416 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 64,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,671 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 60,460 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 58,749 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,569 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,313 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,909 miles

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 51,360 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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G858 WNL is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G858 WNL, 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 G858 WNL registered?

G858 WNL is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 24 May 1990.

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