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G951 NNG

1991 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,596 mi
Last recorded89,596 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG951 NNG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 89,596 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,697 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 88,697 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,393 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,792 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 85,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 85,420 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 85,409 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,828 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 82,982 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 82,982 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 82,075 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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G951 NNG is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 80,091 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 G951 NNG, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G951 NNG registered?

G951 NNG is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 September 1991.

Is G951 NNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G951 NNG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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