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CG 2739

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,518 mi
Last recorded41,518 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG 2739
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,518 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,178 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,754 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 29,831 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,248 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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CG 2739 is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CG 2739, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CG 2739 registered?

CG 2739 is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 October 1991.

Is CG 2739 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CG 2739 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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