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G880 UEG

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,272 mi
Last recorded112,272 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG880 UEG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 112,272 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 111,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 110,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 110,165 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,688 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 109,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,939 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 108,461 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 108,050 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,544 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,394 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 107,205 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 107,195 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 107,183 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes greased

front exaust in poor condition

nsr tyre age cracks

nsr tyre misshapen

Pass 30 Aug 2013 106,981 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 106,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 106,224 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 105,289 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 105,283 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 104,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 102,908 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 101,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 98,193 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 98,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 91,175 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 91,157 miles

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

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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G880 UEG is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G880 UEG, 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 G880 UEG registered?

G880 UEG is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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The MOT history for G880 UEG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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