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KHG 591G

1968 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,864 mi
Last recorded67,864 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan38,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHG 591G
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,864 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake binding by hand

Offside Rear brake binding by hand

Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,854 miles

Oil leak ()

slight exhaust blow front to centre exhaust joint

Fail 24 Nov 2016 67,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

brake judder rear brakes

slight exhaust blow front to centre exhaust joint

slight light fault both rear light units

Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,743 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,730 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 67,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,720 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,716 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,706 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,706 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside steering rack arm slight wear noted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,473 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,192 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 66,990 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,125 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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KHG 591G is a 1968 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1968 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,187 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 KHG 591G, 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 58 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KHG 591G registered?

KHG 591G is a 1968 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1968.

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