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GBM307COT

LOTUS ELAN

1994 · GREEN · PETROL · 53,519 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-05-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-05-06● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 26 tests · 20 passed · 6 failed

PASS7 May 2026
53,519 mi
FAIL24 April 2026
53,507 mi
  • MINOROffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASS12 November 2024
53,502 mi
  • ADVISORYTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASS16 November 2023
53,330 mi
  • ADVISORYTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASS6 September 2022
53,302 mi
PASS2 September 2021
53,083 mi
PASS10 June 2020
52,678 mi
PASS16 November 2018
52,457 mi
  • ADVISORYengine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  • ADVISORYoil leaks
FAIL15 November 2018
52,456 mi
  • ADVISORYengine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  • MAJORBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced not opening (4.1.4 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYoil leaks
PASS30 November 2017
51,558 mi
FAIL30 November 2017
51,557 mi
PASS20 December 2016
50,976 mi
FAIL2 December 2016
50,339 mi
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • FAILOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASS18 November 2015
49,130 mi
PASS2 December 2014
48,635 mi
PASS22 November 2013
47,708 mi
PASS21 November 2012
46,544 mi
PASS25 November 2011
45,792 mi
PASS1 December 2010
44,838 mi
PASS2 November 2009
44,057 mi
FAIL2 November 2009
44,057 mi
  • PRSOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASS15 October 2008
43,019 mi
PASS5 October 2007
42,080 mi
PASS8 November 2006
40,857 mi
FAIL2 November 2006
40,856 mi
  • FAILFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
PASS2 November 2005
38,797 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1994
First registered
1994-10
Tax due
2027-05-01
MOT expiry
2027-05-06
Recorded mileage
53,519 mi

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