MOT Status
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109,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe excessively corroded main line at join to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions not tested due to water loss and overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front seat fixing bolt only just into locking material of the nut
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front seat fixing bolt only just into locking material of the nut
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated also parking brake lamp (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp does not pop up (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning steering heavy and pump noisy (2.3.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front seat fixing bolt only just into locking material of the nut
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front seat fixing bolt only just into locking material of the nut
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front to rear brake pipes rusting
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear wheel rim buckled
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both off side tyres starting to crack
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M10 OLC is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 M10 OLC, 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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M10 OLC is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 September 1994.
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