MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,697 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All tyres dated 2008.
Exhaust emissions: CO marginal.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prevent further corrosion of suspension arms.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear brake efficiency marginal.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))
Central exhaust system has minor leak of gases on 3 different parts of centre section
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EDZ 8590 is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 EDZ 8590, 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
How do I check the history of EDZ 8590?
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What year was EDZ 8590 registered?
EDZ 8590 is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 February 1991.
Is EDZ 8590 safe to buy?
The MOT history for EDZ 8590 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EDZ 8590 have outstanding finance?
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