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LOTUS ELAN

1995 · BLUE · PETROL · 104,111 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-07-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-12● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 21 tests · 16 passed · 5 failed

PASS5 September 2026
104,111 mi
PASS13 September 2025
103,749 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS12 August 2024
102,753 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAIL8 August 2024
102,753 mi
  • MAJORRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS5 July 2023
101,845 mi
FAIL4 July 2023
101,834 mi
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
PASS1 June 2022
99,238 mi
  • MINOROffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASS1 August 2019
96,484 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASS28 March 2018
95,776 mi
PASS13 July 2016
93,461 mi
PASS17 July 2013
91,372 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)
  • ADVISORYRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS13 July 2012
89,322 mi
PASS25 July 2011
85,796 mi
FAIL12 May 2011
85,766 mi
  • FAILParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDoffside front tyre worn on outer edge
  • USER ENTEREDFront and rear brake discs pitted and corroded
PASS18 May 2010
77,957 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • USER ENTEREDb/s/main beam lens corroded
PASS24 July 2009
73,562 mi
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL23 July 2009
73,560 mi
  • FAILOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS13 June 2008
61,473 mi
FAIL13 June 2008
61,473 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
PASS9 February 2007
53,209 mi
PASS17 February 2006
52,151 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1995
First registered
1995-08
Tax due
2027-07-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-12
Recorded mileage
104,111 mi

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