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800 LAN

1998 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

712 mi
Last recorded712 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elan57,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration800 LAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 712 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 712 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 656 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 623 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 548 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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800 LAN is a 1998 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 800 LAN, 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 28 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 800 LAN registered?

800 LAN is a 1998 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is 800 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 800 LAN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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