MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,884 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced fibre glass floor next to osf seat mount split (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all suspension components corroded
damage to osr inner wheel rim
slight leak on osf outer cv boot
all metal brake pipes previously greased
surface corrosion to chassis
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all metal brake pipes previously greased
slight misfire on engine
surface corrosion to chassis
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G885 ALE is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G885 ALE, 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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How do I check the history of G885 ALE?
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What year was G885 ALE registered?
G885 ALE is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1990.
Is G885 ALE safe to buy?
The MOT history for G885 ALE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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