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AYR 1S

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,734 mi
Last recorded63,734 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYR 1S
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2011 63,734 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

both front tyres cracked and perished

both rear brake discs pitted

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre worn heavy on edges but tread not cut as deep

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,734 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

both front tyres cracked and perished

both rear brake discs pitted

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre worn heavy on edges but tread not cut as deep

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 30 Jun 2010 63,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front brake discs pitted and scored

both rear brake discs pitted

both rear tyres worn on edges but tread not cut as deep

horn poor but still loud enough to be heard by other road users

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,367 miles

both front brake discs pitted and scored

both rear brake discs pitted

both rear tyres worn on edges but tread not cut as deep

horn poor but still loud enough to be heard by other road users

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Jun 2010 63,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake disc have slight pitting and surface rust

Pass 6 May 2009 63,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 63,010 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 61,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear service brake readings low

Fail 13 Jun 2007 61,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear service brake readings low

Pass 26 May 2006 60,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front and rear suspension components corroded

both rear service brake readings poor

rear box fouling bumper

rear brake hose unions corroded

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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AYR 1S is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AYR 1S, 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 AYR 1S registered?

AYR 1S is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 February 1991.

Is AYR 1S safe to buy?

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