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LOTUS ELAN

1990 · BLUE · PETROL · 36,264 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 19 tests · 13 passed · 6 failed

PASS13 April 2023
36,264 mi
PASS21 October 2021
36,216 mi
FAIL21 October 2021
36,216 mi
PASS1 October 2018
36,097 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear tyre signs of age related cracking
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear tyre signs of age related cracking
FAIL1 October 2018
36,097 mi
  • PRSNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear tyre signs of age related cracking
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear tyre signs of age related cracking
PASS7 July 2017
36,035 mi
PASS11 September 2015
36,029 mi
FAIL2 June 2014
35,901 mi
PASS2 June 2014
35,901 mi
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS29 May 2013
35,603 mi
FAIL25 May 2011
35,460 mi
  • PRSFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
PASS25 May 2011
35,460 mi
FAIL27 April 2011
35,442 mi
  • FAILNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
  • FAILRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  • FAILFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASS22 April 2010
34,493 mi
PASS27 March 2009
33,642 mi
FAIL20 March 2009
33,642 mi
  • FAILRear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  • FAILNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS29 March 2008
32,792 mi
PASS24 March 2007
31,829 mi
PASS25 March 2006
30,909 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1990
First registered
1990-08
MOT expiry
2024-04-12
Recorded mileage
36,264 mi

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