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GBJ721RGS

LOTUS ELAN

1992 · RED · PETROL · 78,483 mi

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

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MOT History — 26 tests · 16 passed · 10 failed

PASS8 March 2022
78,483 mi
FAIL8 March 2022
78,483 mi
  • MINOROffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS24 March 2021
77,115 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAIL26 January 2021
77,068 mi
  • MAJORWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned not popping up (4.1.4 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASS17 January 2020
75,968 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAIL16 January 2020
75,968 mi
PASS31 January 2019
74,242 mi
  • ADVISORYTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres across sidewalls and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAIL18 January 2019
74,221 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • ADVISORYTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres across sidewalls and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MAJORService brake lagging in operation Both rear (1.2.1 (d))
  • ADVISORYRear brake discs are corroded slightly on surface
  • MAJORExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYEngine coolant reseviour appears to be empty of coolant
  • DANGEROUSParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake efficiency at 50% (1.2.1 (c))
PASS19 October 2017
74,200 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 24% (3.7.B.5b)
  • ADVISORYBoth front tyres have minor perishing
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded At chassis rail near crank shaft pulley area (2.3.2)
PASS25 October 2016
74,040 mi
FAIL19 October 2016
74,038 mi
PASS12 October 2015
73,865 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Windscreen washer jet misses screen
  • ADVISORYBoth rear tyres are worn close to the wear indicators and have minor perishing across tread pattern
  • ADVISORYFront brake application and release is slightly uneven
PASS22 October 2014
73,419 mi
  • ADVISORYService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDService brake pedal feels harder than others of the same vehicles tested
FAIL20 October 2014
73,410 mi
  • FAILFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  • FAILfront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
  • FAILrear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
PASS14 October 2013
73,662 mi
PASS15 October 2012
69,093 mi
FAIL4 October 2012
69,087 mi
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASS7 October 2011
66,299 mi
FAIL30 September 2011
66,299 mi
PASS9 September 2010
62,947 mi
FAIL8 September 2010
62,947 mi
  • FAILCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASS6 October 2009
60,005 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASS2 October 2008
57,801 mi
FAIL24 September 2008
57,754 mi
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  • 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)
PASS10 September 2007
55,709 mi
PASS19 July 2006
52,847 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1992
First registered
1992-05
MOT expiry
2023-03-23
Recorded mileage
78,483 mi

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