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G967 TFL

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

87,158 mi
Last recorded87,158 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG967 TFL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 87,158 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 85,267 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip To Glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 85,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underseal applied to underbody

Pass 9 Nov 2024 84,160 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 82,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 81,960 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,676 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,684 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,165 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,790 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,267 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,610 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,614 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,291 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,005 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,154 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,345 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,166 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,195 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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G967 TFL is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G967 TFL, 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

How do I check the history of G967 TFL?

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What year was G967 TFL registered?

G967 TFL is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G967 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G967 TFL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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