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875 AGP

1991 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration875 AGP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 83,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,291 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,976 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 82,917 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 82,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 82,874 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 82,874 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,806 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all brake disks covered in surface rust

all brake pipes covered in under seal

Fail 12 Mar 2020 82,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all brake disks covered in surface rust

all brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,741 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 82,425 miles

Nearside Front brake hose not clipped in place but unlike to get tangled

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,414 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose not secured in place but not likely to foul on any parts

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 82,391 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle also fluctuating (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake hose not secured in place but not likely to foul on any parts

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside sun visor missing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,332 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,242 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 82,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2011 82,235 miles

corrosion on front to rear & rear brake pipes

offside headlight stuck down when first checked

rear foot & hand brake effort low

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2009 82,087 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 82,079 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 81,990 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 81,989 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 81,891 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 81,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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875 AGP is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 80,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 875 AGP, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 875 AGP registered?

875 AGP is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 April 1991.

Is 875 AGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 875 AGP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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