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E14 NPL

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,256 mi
Last recorded88,256 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 NPL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 88,256 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 87,816 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 87,143 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 86,346 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 85,629 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,874 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,832 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 83,772 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 81,480 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,311 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 78,883 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 78,880 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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E14 NPL is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E14 NPL, 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 E14 NPL registered?

E14 NPL is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 May 1991.

Is E14 NPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E14 NPL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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