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FBY 390H

1980 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,112 mi
Last recorded32,112 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1980 Lotus Elan64,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 390H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,112 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,241 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,656 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 30,270 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 30,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,915 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,631 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,230 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,249 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,138 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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FBY 390H is a 1980 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 64,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBY 390H, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBY 390H registered?

FBY 390H is a 1980 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 December 1980.

Is FBY 390H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBY 390H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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