MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,952 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake recording little or no effort off side rear (3.7.B.5a)
brake pipes starting to go rusty at ends
under side of vehicle now going rusty around suspension
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K839 SAB is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 K839 SAB, 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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What year was K839 SAB registered?
K839 SAB is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.
Is K839 SAB safe to buy?
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