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G958 BJO

1990 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,931 mi
Last recorded69,931 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG958 BJO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 69,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 69,574 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 69,206 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,809 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,962 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 65,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 65,511 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 64,924 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,159 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,220 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 63,220 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,275 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,275 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,878 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,119 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,345 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,508 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,909 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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G958 BJO is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G958 BJO, 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 G958 BJO registered?

G958 BJO is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G958 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G958 BJO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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