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100,559 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber holding centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around PAS resevoir (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak from front calipers (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Lower Gearbox Mount/Damper Weeping Oil
Braded Brake Hoses Fitted
Lower Gearbox Mount/ Damper Weeping Oil
N/S/F Wheel Rim Damaded & Distorted
Rear Exhaust Rubber Mount Perishing
Sign Of Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components
Sign Of Corrosion Power Steering Feed Pipes
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Braded Brake Hoses Fitted
Lower Gearbox Mount/ Damper Weeping Oil
N/S/F Wheel Rim Damaded & Distorted
Rear Exhaust Rubber Mount Perishing
Sign Of Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components
Sign Of Corrosion Power Steering Feed Pipes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
braided steel brake hoses fitted
centre exhaust rubber mount perished
sump damaged
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
braided steel brake hoses fitted
centre exhaust rubber mount perished
sump damaged
Braded Brake Hoses Fitted
General Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Slight Exhaust Leak
Braded Brake Hoses Fitted
General Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components
Slight Exhaust Leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Corrosion Both Front Lower Suspension Arms
O/SHeadlamp Reflector Corroding
Oil Sump Damaged
Power Steering Feed Pipes Corroding
Rear Anit-Roll Bar Corroding
Rear Exhaust Joint Corroding
Recomend Brake Hose Replacement
Sign Of Corrosion Coil Springs
Sign Of Corrosion Steel Brake Pipes
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion Both Front Lower Suspension Arms
O/SHeadlamp Reflector Corroding
Oil Sump Damaged
Power Steering Feed Pipes Corroding
Rear Anit-Roll Bar Corroding
Rear Exhaust Joint Corroding
Recomend Brake Hose Replacement
Sign Of Corrosion Coil Springs
Sign Of Corrosion Steel Brake Pipes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine sump slightly damaged
rear coil springs corroding
Both Front Drive Shafts Showing Signs Of Slight Corrosion
Both Rear Upper Suspension Arms Corroding
N/S F Upper Ball Joint Gaiter Split
Rear Anti-Roll Bar & Rear Coil Springs Corroding
Rear Brake Pads Getting Low
Rear Exhaust Mounts Corroding
Slight Corrosion Around Both Front Lower Suspension Arms
Slight Corrosion Rear Steel Brake Pipes
Slight Play In Steering Rack
both rear top suspension arms badly corroded,recommend attention
corrosion on front and rear coil springs
exhaust mounts corroding
genral corrosion on front and rear suspension
handbrake efficiency just acceptable 17%,recommend attention
rear brake pads worn,rear brake readings low,recommend attention
rear steel brake pipes corroding
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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J661 FEX is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1992 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,086 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 J661 FEX, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J661 FEX is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 June 1992.
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