MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
o/s and n/s rear tyres outter walls slightly cracked
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s/f wheel slightly binding
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
age cracks in tyres
eml light on
front brake discs corroded
general corrosion on underside metal components
hazard warning switch operation erratic .ok at time of test.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
age cracks in tyres
eml light on
front brake discs corroded
general corrosion on underside metal components
hazard warning switch operation erratic .ok at time of test.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
temporary fuel cap fitted
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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K227 FNT is a 1992 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K227 FNT, 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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K227 FNT is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.
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