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GBH461CMW

LOTUS ELAN

1991 · RED · PETROL · 138,316 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-06-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-07-16● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 27 tests · 19 passed · 8 failed

PASS17 July 2026
138,316 mi
FAIL8 July 2026
138,316 mi
PASS8 July 2025
135,656 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair +parking performance low (1.2.1 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair +parking performance low (1.2.1 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASS9 July 2024
133,062 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAIL3 July 2024
133,062 mi
PASS12 June 2023
131,403 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))
  • ADVISORYparking brake requirements only just met
PASS19 November 2021
128,903 mi
PASS13 November 2020
127,817 mi
PASS13 May 2019
126,121 mi
PASS15 May 2018
124,015 mi
FAIL3 May 2018
124,012 mi
PASS31 March 2017
122,125 mi
FAIL28 March 2017
122,125 mi
PASS19 August 2015
120,012 mi
FAIL27 July 2015
120,012 mi
  • FAILNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • 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)
  • USER ENTEREDnearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
PASS10 July 2014
118,433 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL30 June 2014
118,420 mi
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  • FAILOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  • FAILBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS5 June 2013
117,123 mi
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • USER ENTEREDCoolant leak
FAIL22 May 2013
117,112 mi
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • FAILNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • FAILOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • USER ENTEREDCoolant leak
PASS9 February 2012
113,603 mi
FAIL8 February 2012
113,603 mi
  • FAILRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
  • FAILNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASS9 September 2010
111,415 mi
PASS18 August 2009
106,889 mi
PASS5 August 2008
103,230 mi
PASS22 August 2007
98,769 mi
PASS14 August 2006
95,752 mi
PASS16 August 2005
92,891 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)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1991
First registered
1991-01
Tax due
2027-06-01
MOT expiry
2027-07-16
Recorded mileage
138,316 mi

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