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G893 ALE

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,657 mi
Last recorded103,657 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG893 ALE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 103,657 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 103,608 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2023 103,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,132 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,943 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 101,942 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,911 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,462 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 93,681 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,822 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 86,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 86,740 miles

front tyres sidewalls perishing

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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G893 ALE 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 93.3%.

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 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 G893 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G893 ALE registered?

G893 ALE is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 May 1990.

Is G893 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G893 ALE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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