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F150 MGX

1991 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,298 mi
Last recorded147,298 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF150 MGX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 147,298 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 147,298 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 145,084 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 144,327 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 144,327 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 144,284 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear 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)

brake pedal anti slip worn

brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 142,584 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 142,584 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 139,148 miles

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

slight corrosion on spine chassis

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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F150 MGX is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F150 MGX, 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 F150 MGX registered?

F150 MGX is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 February 1991.

Is F150 MGX safe to buy?

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