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Front number plate letters mounted directly to grill
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated all perishing/splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres losing shape edge treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
clutch pipe flexihose insecure and fouls chassis and hoses
evidence of steering column shaft fouling chassis
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front number plate letters mounted directly to grill
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside steering rack boot wet
Offside Front brake lag - 22% max limit 25%
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated all perishing/splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres losing shape edge treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake warning lamp flashes intermittently
clutch pipe flexihose insecure and fouls chassis and hoses
evidence of steering column shaft fouling chassis
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose Rear flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Coolant leak Nearside core plug leaking ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
minimum clearance between rear discs and rear wishbones
minimum clearance between rear wheel rims and lower wishbone
minimum clearance between steering shaft and body/radiator
offside front fog lamp does not function
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
minimum clearance between rear discs and rear wishbones
minimum clearance between rear wheel rims and lower wishbone
minimum clearance between steering shaft and body/radiator
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Metal brake pipes made from copper
Slight play in both ends of the steering rack
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HEF 581N is a 1975 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
The most common reason a Lotus Elan + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HEF 581N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HEF 581N registered?
HEF 581N is a 1975 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 26 February 1975.
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