MOT Status
ValidMileage
51,266 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion and underseal to underside of vehicle including all suspension components
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
general corrosion to various suspension components under vehicle
vehicle undersealed
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle undersealed
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle undersealed
underside of vehicle undersealed
underside of vehicle undersealed
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusted from lack of uses (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake only just passed test
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both side rear brakes efficiency lower than expected. (1.2.1 (c))
4 tyres cracking in thread
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
4 tyres cracking in thread
hazard switch tempremental but still works
near side front brake binding slightly
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A6 DFP is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 A6 DFP, 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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How do I check the history of A6 DFP?
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What year was A6 DFP registered?
A6 DFP is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 May 1990.
Is A6 DFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for A6 DFP shows 20 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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