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LOTUS ELAN

1990 · RED · PETROL · 135,502 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-04-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-07-17● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 22 tests · 13 passed · 9 failed

PASS11 July 2026
135,502 mi
FAIL10 July 2026
135,493 mi
  • MAJORWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MAJORHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working O/S (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYCoolant leak
  • ADVISORYFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • DANGEROUSDriver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
PASS18 July 2025
134,491 mi
FAIL9 July 2025
134,448 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL22 April 2025
134,425 mi
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose Bolt not secure. (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASS30 March 2024
132,714 mi
PASS15 July 2023
132,621 mi
FAIL9 May 2023
132,595 mi
PASS4 May 2022
131,714 mi
PASS17 May 2021
130,419 mi
FAIL10 May 2021
130,393 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • MAJOREmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • ADVISORYFront Coolant leak
PASS1 April 2019
130,307 mi
PASS3 May 2017
130,155 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASS20 October 2012
127,781 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL20 October 2012
127,781 mi
  • PRSExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASS22 October 2011
125,569 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDboth rear brake discs corroded.
FAIL11 October 2011
125,567 mi
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • PRSOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  • FAILNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
  • FAILNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • FAILNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDboth rear brake discs corroded.
PASS15 October 2010
12,480 mi
FAIL2 October 2010
124,579 mi
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS21 November 2007
118,331 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS2 August 2006
115,860 mi
FAIL13 July 2006
115,846 mi
  • FAILNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Upper Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  • USER ENTEREDFront number plate in poor condition
  • USER ENTEREDO/s/f top wishbone top front mounting bush worn
  • USER ENTEREDFront number plate damaged
  • USER ENTEREDO/s/f top wishbone front mounting bush worn
  • USER ENTEREDN/s/f lower balljoint gaiter split

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1990
First registered
1990-03
Tax due
2027-04-01
MOT expiry
2027-07-17
Recorded mileage
135,502 mi

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