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B2 DLB

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,007 mi
Last recorded72,007 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 DLB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 72,007 miles

Central Front Slight bind front brakes

Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,952 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 71,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,681 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,601 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,358 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,167 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,935 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,643 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,051 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 70,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 69,052 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 69,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2006 68,298 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B2 DLB is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B2 DLB, 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 B2 DLB registered?

B2 DLB is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is B2 DLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 DLB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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