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G393 PMY

1989 Lotus Elan

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,175 mi
Last recorded64,175 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Lotus Elan64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG393 PMY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,175 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 64,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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G393 PMY is a 1989 Lotus Elan in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,239 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 G393 PMY, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G393 PMY registered?

G393 PMY is a 1989 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 November 1989.

Is G393 PMY safe to buy?

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