MOT Status
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79,223 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres quite badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
battery light on = alternator seized and belt broken
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres quite badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
battery light on = alternator seized and belt broken
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine management light on
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine management light on
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine management light on
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JDZ 2421 is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1990 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 82,230 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 JDZ 2421, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JDZ 2421 registered?
JDZ 2421 is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 November 1990.
Is JDZ 2421 safe to buy?
The MOT history for JDZ 2421 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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