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LOTUS ELAN

1992 · YELLOW · PETROL · 55,382 mi

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

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MOT History — 23 tests · 14 passed · 9 failed

PASS24 June 2022
55,382 mi
  • ADVISORYBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4x Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MINORNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
FAIL27 May 2022
55,378 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MINORAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • MAJORPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MAJORExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASS18 May 2021
54,684 mi
FAIL7 April 2021
54,681 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive sump impacted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MINORFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both inner (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASS24 April 2019
53,644 mi
FAIL24 April 2019
53,644 mi
  • PRSEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small part of main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive sump damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS4 May 2018
53,140 mi
  • ADVISORYeml light on
  • ADVISORYsump pan slight impact damage
PASS20 May 2016
52,497 mi
PASS28 May 2015
52,146 mi
  • USER ENTEREDengine managment light iluminated
  • USER ENTEREDsump has impact dammage on base
PASS26 May 2014
51,522 mi
PASS2 May 2012
50,720 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS23 August 2010
50,064 mi
FAIL21 August 2010
50,064 mi
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASS18 September 2009
49,132 mi
FAIL14 August 2009
49,108 mi
  • FAILNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  • FAILOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  • FAILOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASS23 June 2008
47,443 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on metal ends on offside front flexi brake hose
FAIL19 June 2008
47,438 mi
  • FAILNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on metal ends on offside front flexi brake hose
PASS14 July 2007
44,245 mi
FAIL10 July 2007
44,245 mi
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
PASS22 June 2006
41,879 mi
FAIL12 June 2006
41,879 mi
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDboth rear flexi hoses metal ends corroded
PASS7 July 2005
39,003 mi
FAIL4 July 2005
39,003 mi
  • FAILNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
YELLOW
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1992
First registered
1992-08
MOT expiry
2023-06-23
Recorded mileage
55,382 mi

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