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G97 WPD

1990 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,090 mi
Last recorded92,090 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 WPD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,914 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 90,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,034 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 90,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,971 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 88,378 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 88,292 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,697 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 85,982 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 84,934 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 83,559 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 82,111 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 78,485 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 75,936 miles
Fail 5 May 2007

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

Pass 4 May 2006 73,295 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 73,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

park brake performance poor

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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G97 WPD is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G97 WPD, 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 G97 WPD registered?

G97 WPD is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 May 1990.

Is G97 WPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G97 WPD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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