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LOTUS ELAN

1990 · RED · PETROL · 69,849 mi

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

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MOT History — 17 tests · 13 passed · 4 failed

PASS22 December 2023
69,849 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYCoil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAIL21 December 2023
69,849 mi
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MAJORHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYCoil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAIL6 June 2023
69,843 mi
PASS3 May 2017
67,254 mi
  • ADVISORYcoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
  • ADVISORYPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYOil leak
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYRear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
FAIL3 May 2017
67,254 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  • ADVISORYboth front tyre perished and o/s/r
  • ADVISORYcoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
  • ADVISORYPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYOil leak
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYRear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
PASS8 January 2016
65,445 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and perished (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear perished
  • ADVISORYcoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYoil leak
  • ADVISORYRear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
FAIL22 December 2015
65,440 mi
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
  • FAILHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
  • FAILNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILRear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and perished (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear perished
  • ADVISORYcoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYoil leak
  • ADVISORYRear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • FAILOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor pan (5.2.6)
  • FAILOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor pan (5.2.6)
  • FAILNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASS22 December 2014
63,785 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
PASS19 November 2013
59,983 mi
PASS5 September 2012
51,185 mi
PASS19 December 2011
50,948 mi
PASS16 December 2010
50,129 mi
PASS21 December 2009
49,814 mi
PASS19 December 2008
47,846 mi
PASS10 January 2008
46,733 mi
PASS13 December 2006
45,025 mi
PASS10 January 2006
44,155 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1990
First registered
1990-10
MOT expiry
2024-12-21
Recorded mileage
69,849 mi

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