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G7 SPS

2006 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests48 (32 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,356 mi
Last recorded68,356 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 SPS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

32 pass 16 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 68,356 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 68,243 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 68,237 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 68,000 miles

little reserve travel in park brake

n/s/ wiper smearing

rear exhaust clamps fractured

Pass 16 Mar 2023 130,034 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 130,034 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 67,431 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 67,418 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 127,374 miles

hand brake near limit

power steering leak

Fail 11 Mar 2022 127,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 124,962 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 124,961 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 64,103 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 124,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 124,824 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides very poor (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,692 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 124,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 124,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 124,152 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested both headlamps stuck in down position (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,447 miles

Heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,155 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,820 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 122,096 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 122,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,348 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 35,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 116,599 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,596 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 30,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres worn on edges/splits in tread pattern..n/s/r inner side inop

Pass 7 Jan 2013 116,039 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 116,039 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,615 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

tyre warning light on

Fail 27 Oct 2011 115,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 115,621 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,310 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 115,087 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 115,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 12,162 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 112,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 112,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 8,348 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 110,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 108,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 105,970 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 101,343 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 101,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 SPS is a 2006 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPS, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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G7 SPS is a 2006 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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