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56,190 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine sump damaged
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear brake effort seems lower than expected
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Damage to oil sump
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear suspension damper casings showing signs of corrosion
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Both rear shock absorber casings have corrosion but not excessive
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal sections/joins of both front brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Wiper blade is smeary
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi join. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi to calliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi join. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At front flexi join. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi to calliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear service brake has low braking effort but enough to pass minimum requirements.
Service brake only just met minimum requirements and may need adjustment or repair.
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have been repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sump pan damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive adjusted (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have been repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sump pan damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Refer to emissions print out/results (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine oil sump is damaged and has a minor oil leak
Front wiper blades are smeary
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing low on inner edges
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front and rear discs corrode on inner faces
both front tyre worn on inner edges
rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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K852 SDS is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 K852 SDS, 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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K852 SDS is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is K852 SDS safe to buy?
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