MOT Status
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83,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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
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
Nearside Front brake hose not clipped in place but unlike to get tangled
Nearside Rear brake hose not secured in place but not likely to foul on any parts
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
corrosion on front to rear & rear brake pipes
offside headlight stuck down when first checked
rear foot & hand brake effort low
under body corrosion
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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