1989 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · G397 KEX
1989 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/12/1989. Recorded mileage 79,331 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1588cc
G397 KEX Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 79,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G397 KEX Mileage History
- 05/06/200664,335 mi
- 15/05/200765,794 mi+1,459 mi
- 23/05/200867,141 mi+1,347 mi
- 17/06/200867,991 mi+850 mi
- 04/08/200969,801 mi+1,810 mi
- 04/08/200969,801 mi
- 02/08/201071,481 mi+1,680 mi
- 19/08/201172,382 mi+901 mi
- 08/08/201272,904 mi+522 mi
- 08/08/201272,904 mi
- 30/07/201373,542 mi+638 mi
- 22/07/201474,233 mi+691 mi
- 22/07/201474,233 mi
- 13/07/201574,439 mi+206 mi
- 13/07/201574,439 mi
- 03/08/201674,882 mi+443 mi
- 27/07/201776,464 mi+1,582 mi
- 27/07/201776,464 mi
- 11/09/201878,179 mi+1,715 mi
- 02/12/201978,452 mi+273 mi
- 03/12/201978,452 mi
- 14/12/202078,491 mi+39 mi
- 14/12/202078,491 mi
- 09/02/202278,924 mi+433 mi
- 07/09/202379,160 mi+236 mi
- 07/09/202379,160 mi
- 20/02/202479,284 mi+124 mi
- 01/03/202479,290 mi+6 mi
- 17/06/202579,331 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 788 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
G397 KEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Lotus Elan (G397 KEX) between June 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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