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GBM940RCX

LOTUS ELAN

1994 · GREEN · PETROL · 85,859 mi

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

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MOT History — 16 tests · 9 passed · 7 failed

PASS24 September 2021
85,859 mi
FAIL23 September 2021
85,858 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • ADVISORYPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Minor leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASS15 June 2020
85,361 mi
PASS24 August 2018
85,348 mi
FAIL10 August 2018
85,325 mi
PASS24 September 2016
85,311 mi
FAIL10 August 2016
85,285 mi
PASS11 June 2010
84,640 mi
FAIL11 June 2010
84,640 mi
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASS11 June 2009
81,227 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYcoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASS9 May 2008
80,505 mi
FAIL9 May 2008
80,505 mi
  • PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS5 April 2007
77,523 mi
FAIL5 April 2007
77,523 mi
FAIL24 March 2006
75,779 mi
  • PRSFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
PASS24 March 2006
75,779 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1994
First registered
1994-08
MOT expiry
2022-09-23
Recorded mileage
85,859 mi

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