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52 BG

2018 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,131 mi
Last recorded27,131 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
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Vehicle Details

Registration52 BG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 27,131 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 25,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 25,714 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 24,714 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 22,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 22,760 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction chipped windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

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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52 BG is a 2018 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 52 BG, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 52 BG registered?

52 BG is a 2018 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 2018.

Is 52 BG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52 BG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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