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G394 KEX

1989 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,747 mi
Last recorded113,747 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Elan64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG394 KEX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 113,747 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 113,602 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 113,170 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 112,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 112,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 112,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 112,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 111,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 111,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 110,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 110,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 109,799 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 109,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on wheel (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 109,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 108,256 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r both tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 106,414 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 106,018 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 105,597 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 105,574 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 102,388 miles

N/S/Front brake binbing slightly. †O/S Headlamp reflector starting to deteriorate

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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G394 KEX is a 1989 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 G394 KEX, 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 G394 KEX registered?

G394 KEX is a 1989 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 December 1989.

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