MOT Status
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80,494 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake lines greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front washer inop
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 1.6mm - 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 1.6mm - 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 1.6mm - 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 2.0mm - 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
many metal brake pipe greased limiting inspection
rear service brake only just met the requirements would advise some adjustment
vehicle underside has been undersealed limiting inspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear sus arms corroded
rear brake imbalance
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Heavey underseal obscuring some components
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Heavey underseal obscuring some components
naer side front outer boot deteriorated slight
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H383 ATO 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 80%.
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 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 H383 ATO, 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 H383 ATO registered?
H383 ATO is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1991.
Is H383 ATO safe to buy?
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