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5151 UN

1986 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,140 mi
Last recorded33,140 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration5151 UN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 33,140 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 32,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,510 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 31,452 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 31,113 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 31,113 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear driveshaft outer rubber couplings deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,719 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,602 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 30,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,245 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,749 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 29,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,389 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,925 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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5151 UN is a 1986 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5151 UN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 40 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5151 UN registered?

5151 UN is a 1986 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is 5151 UN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5151 UN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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