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AXZ 2303

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,349 mi
Last recorded67,349 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 2303
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,349 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,204 miles

co% high

horn fault

o/s headlight motor lazy

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,091 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 67,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

OIL LEAK O/S OF ENGINE

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,980 miles

o/s handbrake effort low

slight bind o/s/f

Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside surface corrosion to suspension parts

Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside surface corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 64,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 64,321 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 110,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 108,762 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 107,722 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 107,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 107,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 104,085 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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AXZ 2303 is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AXZ 2303, 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 AXZ 2303 registered?

AXZ 2303 is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 October 1991.

Is AXZ 2303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXZ 2303 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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