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F376 WFL

1988 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,338 mi
Last recorded17,338 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF376 WFL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 17,338 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 16,860 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 16,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 16,435 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 16,096 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 15,862 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 15,862 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 15,646 miles

Rear gearbox seal leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2016 15,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear gearbox seal leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,411 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 15,411 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 15,385 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 15,377 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,283 miles

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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F376 WFL is a 1988 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F376 WFL, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F376 WFL registered?

F376 WFL is a 1988 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 August 1988.

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