MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,734 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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AYR 1S is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 February 1991.
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