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G7 HOT

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,290 mi
Last recorded30,290 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 HOT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 30,290 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 30,021 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 29,909 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 29,688 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 29,520 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 29,179 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 29,179 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 28,832 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 28,514 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,328 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,162 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,883 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 27,477 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 27,001 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 26,431 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,879 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,735 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,032 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,634 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 21,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 20,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight knock from steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2005 20,228 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack noisey and has distinct knock coming from pinion area

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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G7 HOT is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 65,228 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 G7 HOT, 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 31 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G7 HOT registered?

G7 HOT is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is G7 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 HOT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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