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MGW 606W

1990 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,224 mi
Last recorded84,224 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGW 606W
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 84,224 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 84,224 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 83,337 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 83,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 82,912 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,738 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,582 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 82,582 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,265 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,044 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 82,044 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,435 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,611 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 80,572 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 78,575 miles

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

rear foot brakes low reading advise inspection or adjustment.

Fail 12 Mar 2011 78,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear foot brakes low reading advise inspection or adjustment.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 77,944 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 77,944 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 77,859 miles

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

exhaust poor in condition

Pass 6 Mar 2008 77,006 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 75,824 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,900 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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MGW 606W is a 1990 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MGW 606W, 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 MGW 606W registered?

MGW 606W is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is MGW 606W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGW 606W shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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