MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,956 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing needs checking (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underside components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not port (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested lights dont open (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both lights dont open (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing needs checking (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underside components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel is binding slightly
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s door mirror glass not fully secure
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all rear suspension arms corroded & getting weak
interiour mirror insecure
n/s door mirror glass not fully secure
n/s/f & n/s/r tyres have cracks to side walls
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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A6 DDC is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1990 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 82,230 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 A6 DDC, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A6 DDC is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 May 1990.
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