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GBALA61G

LOTUS ELAN

1969 · RED · PETROL · 73,473 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-03-01● MOT: No results returned● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 13 tests · 12 passed · 1 failed

PASS9 August 2017
73,473 mi
FAIL9 August 2017
73,473 mi
  • FAILFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • ADVISORYPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASS31 August 2016
73,094 mi
  • ADVISORYsteering rack slight play
  • ADVISORYFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
PASS4 September 2015
72,655 mi
PASS24 July 2014
72,530 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  • USER ENTEREDplay detected in n/s/f steering rack inner joint/inner tie rod(STRONGLY ADVISE)
  • USER ENTEREDn/s/r and o/s/r drive shaft bushes deteriorated
  • USER ENTEREDrear lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS16 May 2013
72,245 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • USER ENTEREDslight play detected at n/s/f hub assembly (STRONGLY ADVISE)
PASS18 May 2012
71,417 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASS11 May 2011
70,627 mi
PASS22 May 2010
70,365 mi
PASS23 May 2009
70,078 mi
PASS27 February 2008
69,736 mi
PASS9 March 2007
69,550 mi
PASS7 March 2006
69,325 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,558 cc
Year
1969
First registered
1969-06
Tax due
2027-03-01
Recorded mileage
73,473 mi

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