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GBM100FAP

LOTUS ELAN

1995 · YELLOW · PETROL · 60,791 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-02-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-02-27

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MOT History — 27 tests · 18 passed · 9 failed

PASS18 February 2026
60,791 mi
PASS11 February 2025
60,394 mi
PASS21 February 2024
59,923 mi
PASS22 February 2023
58,745 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Cv-boot slight seeping of grease
FAIL14 February 2023
58,717 mi
PASS24 February 2022
57,645 mi
  • ADVISORYFront brake application is slightly uneven
FAIL21 February 2022
57,368 mi
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYFront brake application is slightly uneven
PASS26 February 2021
57,030 mi
PASS13 February 2020
56,898 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
  • ADVISORYBoth rear anti lock valves for rear brakes are not functioning as intended, brakes lock out.
FAIL12 February 2020
56,898 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYBoth rear anti lock valves for rear brakes are not functioning as intended, brakes lock out.
PASS13 February 2019
56,346 mi
  • ADVISORYWheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
FAIL13 February 2019
56,346 mi
  • MAJOROil leaking excessively from engine Oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYWheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
PASS8 February 2018
55,216 mi
PASS28 February 2017
54,447 mi
FAIL27 February 2017
54,444 mi
PASS18 February 2016
52,606 mi
  • ADVISORYfront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)
FAIL17 February 2016
52,606 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp not aligned out of position (1.8.A.1b)
  • FAILPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
  • FAILExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • ADVISORYfront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)
PASS11 June 2013
51,864 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAIL5 June 2013
51,864 mi
  • FAILBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
  • FAILBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • USER ENTEREDoffside front inner driveshaft gaiter is insecure/deteriorated
PASS23 May 2012
51,328 mi
FAIL22 May 2012
51,320 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  • FAILOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  • FAILNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
  • FAILOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASS20 May 2011
50,059 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • USER ENTEREDoffside front inner driveshaft gaiter split
PASS9 April 2010
48,643 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAIL6 April 2010
48,643 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • FAILFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
  • FAILRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
  • FAILOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASS19 March 2009
46,858 mi
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS14 December 2007
44,716 mi
PASS12 December 2006
41,873 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
YELLOW
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1995
First registered
2003-05
Tax due
2027-02-01
MOT expiry
2027-02-27
Recorded mileage
60,791 mi

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