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LAF 766L

2014 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,937 mi
Last recorded11,937 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 766L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 11,937 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 11,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 11,907 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 11,818 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 11,653 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 11,242 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 11,013 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 10,974 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,535 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 10,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 10,261 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 9,879 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 9,873 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear suspension is very stiff

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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LAF 766L is a 2014 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LAF 766L, 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 12 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LAF 766L?

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What year was LAF 766L registered?

LAF 766L is a 2014 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is LAF 766L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAF 766L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAF 766L have outstanding finance?

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