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LOTUS ELAN

1994 · GREEN · PETROL · 102,194 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-09-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-04-08● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 24 tests · 18 passed · 6 failed

PASS13 March 2026
102,194 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Mirror glass loose
  • ADVISORYAll suspension components rusty
  • ADVISORYBoth rear and near side front road wheels distorted
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose close to suspension arm
  • ADVISORYVehicle under sealed
  • ADVISORYBoot button missing
PASS9 April 2025
102,081 mi
  • ADVISORYCentral under body and front suspension been waxed/under sealed
  • ADVISORYBoot lock missing
  • MINORNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYAll suspension and steering components generally rusty
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASS15 March 2024
101,550 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYVehicle under sealed
  • ADVISORYAll suspension units generally rusty
FAIL11 March 2024
101,548 mi
PASS16 December 2022
101,547 mi
FAIL16 December 2022
101,543 mi
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASS3 November 2021
101,348 mi
PASS13 October 2020
101,132 mi
  • ADVISORYBrake pipes greased
  • ADVISORYPlay in rear wheel bearings
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre/wheel distorted and tyre worn on edges
  • ADVISORYFront anti roll bar link gaitors deteriorated
PASS7 November 2019
101,050 mi
FAIL16 October 2019
101,031 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside window not opening
  • MAJORParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS17 October 2018
99,828 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside window not opening
  • MINORNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYparking brake lever mounting loose
FAIL3 October 2018
99,818 mi
  • MAJORBrake performance not tested due to rear brake seized (1.2.1 (g))
  • ADVISORYOffside window not opening
  • MINORNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Power steering component leaking at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASS11 October 2017
97,413 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASS19 September 2016
96,191 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASS25 August 2015
95,115 mi
PASS18 September 2014
93,997 mi
FAIL11 September 2014
93,996 mi
PASS23 August 2013
92,837 mi
PASS5 September 2012
91,213 mi
FAIL5 September 2012
91,213 mi
  • PRSOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  • PRSOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
PASS8 September 2011
88,481 mi
PASS8 September 2010
86,121 mi
PASS24 May 2008
86,116 mi
PASS24 August 2006
84,770 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ELAN
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,588 cc
Year
1994
First registered
1994-08
Tax due
2027-09-01
MOT expiry
2027-04-08
Recorded mileage
102,194 mi

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