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94-WD-2004

1994 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,751 mi
Last recorded96,751 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration94-WD-2004
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only 17%

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

Rear brake discs have surface rust to outer face.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 96,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only 17%

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

Rear brake discs have surface rust to outer face.

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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94-WD-2004 is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 65,737 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 94-WD-2004, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 94-WD-2004 registered?

94-WD-2004 is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 December 1994.

Is 94-WD-2004 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 94-WD-2004 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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