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F2 DGN

1991 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,606 mi
Last recorded53,606 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 DGN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 53,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,072 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 52,070 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 51,278 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,261 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 51,255 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 50,886 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 50,883 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,470 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 50,331 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,160 miles

both rear suspension arms have corrosion

front suspension arms and joints corroded slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,475 miles

o/s fog lamp less intense

Fail 11 Jun 2012 49,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s fog lamp less intense

Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

all steering/brake/suspension components corroded

n/s rear footbrake effort slightly low

pitting to n/s front brake disc

rear no plate det

Fail 30 Jul 2010 49,460 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

all steering/brake/suspension components corroded

pitting to both rear brake discs

pitting to n/s front brake disc

rear no plate det

rear no plate det

Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 48,455 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,089 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 47,898 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 47,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,281 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 47,277 miles

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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F2 DGN is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F2 DGN, 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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F2 DGN is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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