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ERL 484K

1980 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,116 mi
Last recorded96,116 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 484K
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2018 96,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 94,769 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 92,386 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2006 88,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight inbalance on rear brakes

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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ERL 484K is a 1980 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERL 484K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 46 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ERL 484K registered?

ERL 484K is a 1980 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 15 December 1980.

Is ERL 484K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERL 484K shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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