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GPV 114C

1998 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,088 mi
Last recorded37,088 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elan57,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 114C
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,088 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 10,107 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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GPV 114C is a 1998 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,933 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 GPV 114C, 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 28 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GPV 114C registered?

GPV 114C is a 1998 Lotus Elan, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is GPV 114C safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPV 114C shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GPV 114C have outstanding finance?

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