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LCL 152A

2010 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCL 152A
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 3 miles

hydraulic handbrake fitted but funtional

Pass 23 Jun 2010
Fail 18 Jun 2010

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LCL 152A is a 2010 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCL 152A, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LCL 152A registered?

LCL 152A is a 2010 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 June 2010.

Is LCL 152A safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCL 152A shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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