MOT Status
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52,474 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested burst steel pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
offside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight split
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside rear tyre has a split on outer sidewall which does not reach ply or cords
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre has a split on outer sidewall which does not reach ply or cords
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre has a split on outer sidewall which does not reach ply or cords
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
cut in sidewall of offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H17 MCB is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 H17 MCB, 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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What year was H17 MCB registered?
H17 MCB is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 March 1991.
Is H17 MCB safe to buy?
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