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GBH547XYL

LOTUS ELAN

1991 · GREEN · PETROL · 101,804 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-04-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-04-22● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 31 tests · 20 passed · 11 failed

PASS14 April 2026
101,804 mi
PASS10 April 2025
100,804 mi
FAIL10 April 2025
100,792 mi
  • MINORHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYCoolant leak
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASS15 April 2024
100,157 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL8 April 2024
100,134 mi
PASS13 April 2023
99,589 mi
PASS23 March 2022
98,472 mi
PASS16 April 2021
97,823 mi
FAIL16 April 2021
97,811 mi
PASS23 April 2020
97,578 mi
FAIL21 April 2020
97,575 mi
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MAJORRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASS5 April 2019
96,626 mi
FAIL1 April 2019
96,625 mi
  • MAJORHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYSteering stiff, suspect UJ stiffening up .
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASS3 April 2018
94,474 mi
FAIL3 April 2018
94,474 mi
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
  • PRSOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • ADVISORYSteering slightly stiff suspect possible u/j fault.
  • ADVISORYO/s outer c/v boot weeping slightly.
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe rusty.
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASS19 April 2017
93,213 mi
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYOil leak
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
  • ADVISORYSteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  • ADVISORYclutch pedal rubber missing
PASS6 April 2016
91,691 mi
  • ADVISORYclutch pedal rubber missing
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
  • ADVISORYoil leak
FAIL31 March 2016
91,689 mi
PASS29 March 2014
85,346 mi
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • 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)
  • USER ENTEREDNail in offside rear tyre
PASS28 March 2013
80,739 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)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS24 March 2012
76,893 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • USER ENTEREDSlight play both front inner rack joints
  • USER ENTEREDBoth rear tyres worn low on edges
  • USER ENTEREDNail in offside rear tyre
PASS23 March 2011
72,767 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAIL23 March 2011
72,767 mi
  • FAILHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASS8 April 2010
67,953 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASS14 April 2009
63,108 mi
FAIL8 April 2009
63,094 mi
  • FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS15 April 2008
60,969 mi
FAIL15 April 2008
60,969 mi
  • PRSHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL3 April 2007
57,973 mi
  • PRSNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • PRSHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • PRSExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYbrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
PASS3 April 2007
57,973 mi
  • ADVISORYbrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
PASS19 April 2006
54,000 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1991
First registered
1991-03
Tax due
2027-04-01
MOT expiry
2027-04-22
Recorded mileage
101,804 mi

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