MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,800 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brake pipes slightly crroded
both headlamp slow going up and down
front and rear suspension parts heavy surface rust
overall brake efforts just met 59% pass
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim not tested due to auto head light will not continue rising on complete cycle (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front front brake binding brake disc red and have got very hot (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened corroded on centre strap (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front front brake binding brake discs red have got very hot at some time (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR SUBFRAME (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front under panel has slight damage o/s hooter fixing detached
HEAVY CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded were standing (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded and inner swept area reduced (3.5.1i)
STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED BUT NOT BROKEN OR THIN
all suspension bushes starting to detiorate
engine getting hot on test
engine oil leak and engine corroding
exhaust rusting
noise on front suspension on lock to lock (squeek)
Nearside Front headiamp is slow moving
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
all suspension parts and chassis are corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all metal under parts have surface rust
hand brake effort 16%
slight buckle n/s/front wheel rim
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake has just meet efforts
suspension components and chassis is corroded
(VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOPPED UP WITH A/FREEZE 50/50 COOLANT BEFORE TEST 3 LITRES
METAL SUSPENSION PARTS AND CENTRE SPINE STARTING TO CORRODE
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PIPES UNER WHEEL ARCH AS COVERED BY ARCH TRIM
hand brake only just met measured requirements may need bedding in
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
(VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOPPED UP WITH A/FREEZE 50/50 COOLANT BEFORE TEST 3 LITRES
METAL SUSPENSION PARTS AND CENTRE SPINE STARTING TO CORRODE
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PIPES UNER WHEEL ARCH AS COVERED BY ARCH TRIM
N/S/F brake is slightly binding
under body starting to corrod
head light reflecters stating to corrode
underbody rusting
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
exhaust touching bodywork
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
paintwork in poor condition
slight play rear wheel bearings
both front brakes have a slight bind
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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H165 FFL is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 H165 FFL, 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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H165 FFL is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 April 1991.
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