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CBU 531B

2014 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,931 mi
Last recorded25,931 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBU 531B
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 25,931 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 25,931 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 25,931 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 25,931 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 25,931 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,931 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 25,931 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 25,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,681 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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CBU 531B is a 2014 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CBU 531B, 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 12 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CBU 531B?

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What year was CBU 531B registered?

CBU 531B is a 2014 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 October 2014.

Is CBU 531B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBU 531B shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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