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LOTUS ELAN

1991 · RED · PETROL · 107,562 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT Valid · exp 2027-04-24● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 29 tests · 21 passed · 8 failed

PASS21 April 2026
107,562 mi
FAIL20 April 2026
107,562 mi
  • MAJORExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASS7 April 2025
107,023 mi
PASS25 April 2024
106,315 mi
FAIL22 April 2024
40,631 mi
  • MAJORExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASS12 June 2023
105,949 mi
PASS30 May 2022
105,364 mi
  • ADVISORYparking brake only just met minimum efficency
PASS10 June 2021
104,752 mi
PASS9 June 2020
103,771 mi
PASS11 June 2019
103,265 mi
PASS5 June 2018
102,704 mi
PASS31 May 2017
102,060 mi
  • ADVISORYslight in ballance on front brakes
PASS6 June 2016
101,502 mi
PASS28 May 2015
100,168 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL26 May 2015
100,165 mi
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • FAILOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDexhaust clamp insecure
  • USER ENTEREDo/s/f wheel bearing not fully inspected due to siezed brake
PASS13 May 2014
98,499 mi
  • ADVISORYService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS27 June 2013
96,934 mi
PASS18 May 2012
94,474 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASS27 May 2011
93,342 mi
FAIL26 May 2011
92,241 mi
  • FAILOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS19 May 2010
90,136 mi
  • USER ENTEREDn/s and o/s/f suspension arms rusty
FAIL18 May 2010
90,135 mi
  • FAILNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDn/s and o/s/f suspenion arms rusty
PASS17 June 2009
88,354 mi
FAIL16 June 2009
88,353 mi
  • FAILOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASS15 May 2008
85,617 mi
FAIL15 May 2008
85,616 mi
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL13 May 2008
85,615 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
  • FAILOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  • FAILOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  • FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS15 May 2007
82,832 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS3 April 2006
78,712 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1991
First registered
1991-09
MOT expiry
2027-04-24
Recorded mileage
107,562 mi

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