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L814 SVF

1994 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,250 mi
Last recorded69,250 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL814 SVF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 69,250 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 69,250 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight motor not lifting headlight (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative head light motor not lifting (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside and offside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2 ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

park brake travel

Fail 20 Mar 2025 68,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2 ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

park brake travel

Pass 10 Jun 2022 67,212 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 67,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,853 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 64,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,450 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 61,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,549 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,728 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,176 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,426 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,829 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,740 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,747 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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L814 SVF is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 65,737 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 L814 SVF, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L814 SVF registered?

L814 SVF is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L814 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L814 SVF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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