MOT Status
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98,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Upper suspension arm bushes worn
outer drive shaft rubbers deteriorated, offside marginal
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
outer drive shaft rubbers deteriorated, offside marginal
Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
slight deterioration to rubber suspension and steering boots
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
minor deterioration to front suspension ball-joint rubber boots
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
slight play to offside front suspension lower joint
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight play to offside front suspension lower joint
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
slight play to offside front suspension lower threaded joint
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
slight play to offside front suspension lower threaded joint
roll-up headlamps location rather vague
slight play to offside front suspension lower threaded joint
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
headlamp[roll-up type] location rather vague
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
brake servo deleted
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake linkages should have clevis pins? servo hose suspect
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EEE 655D is a 1966 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
Across all 1966 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EEE 655D, 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 60 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EEE 655D registered?
EEE 655D is a 1966 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 February 1966.
Is EEE 655D safe to buy?
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