1990 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · G888 ALE
1990 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/02/1990. Recorded mileage 124,969 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1588cc
G888 ALE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2024
- 124,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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G888 ALE Mileage History
- 15/01/2024124,887 mi
- 20/06/2024124,951 mi+64 mi
- 24/06/2024124,969 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 186 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
G888 ALE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Lotus Elan (G888 ALE) between January 2024 and June 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
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