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E19 TUS

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,401 mi
Last recorded80,401 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,401 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 80,342 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 80,241 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,890 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 79,011 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 78,830 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 78,624 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,932 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 75,110 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,698 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,719 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,561 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,086 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 63,620 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 63,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 61,060 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 61,060 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 61,053 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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E19 TUS is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E19 TUS, 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 E19 TUS registered?

E19 TUS is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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