MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,112 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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