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DDD 117G

2011 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,894 mi
Last recorded2,894 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDD 117G
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2012 2,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 2,894 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 2,513 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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DDD 117G is a 2011 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DDD 117G, 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 15 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DDD 117G registered?

DDD 117G is a 2011 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is DDD 117G safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDD 117G shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DDD 117G have outstanding finance?

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