GBH860YAP

LOTUS ELAN

1990 · WHITE · PETROL · 52,603 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-08-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-07-28● ULEZ Non-Compliant

MOT History — 12 tests · 10 passed · 2 failed

PASS13 July 2026

52,603 mi

ADVISORYCoil spring corroded all road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORYService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair very little servo assistance (1.2.1 (c))

PASS28 July 2025

51,504 mi

ADVISORYCoil spring corroded all road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PASS11 July 2024

50,244 mi

PASS25 July 2023

49,586 mi

PASS29 July 2022

49,485 mi

FAIL1 July 2022

49,484 mi

MAJORNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlamp mechanism faulty (4.1.4 (a))
MAJORNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOROffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJORNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
MAJOROffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJORRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASS8 April 2021

48,493 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front headlight motor lazy
ADVISORYemissions test free flow

FAIL8 April 2021

48,493 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front headlight motor lazy
PRSNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PRSOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYemissions test free flow

PASS26 February 2020

48,415 mi

PASS20 June 2008

47,448 mi

PASS21 June 2007

44,964 mi

PASS7 April 2006

43,854 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: LOTUS
Model: ELAN
Colour: WHITE
Fuel type: PETROL
Engine: 1,588 cc
Year: 1990
First registered: 1990-08
Tax due: 2027-08-01
MOT expiry: 2027-07-28
Recorded mileage: 52,603 mi

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