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ACY 37F

1985 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,652 mi
Last recorded52,652 miles
Recorded on13 May 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACY 37F
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 May 2006 52,652 miles

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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ACY 37F is a 1985 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ACY 37F, 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 41 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 ACY 37F?

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What year was ACY 37F registered?

ACY 37F is a 1985 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is ACY 37F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACY 37F shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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