MOT Status
ValidMileage
56,898 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated very dark of colour (1.8 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
clutch pedal rubber missing
front x-member damaged
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
clutch pedal rubber missing
front x-member damaged
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B26 LOT is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 B26 LOT, 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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How do I check the history of B26 LOT?
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What year was B26 LOT registered?
B26 LOT is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is B26 LOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for B26 LOT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B26 LOT have outstanding finance?
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