MOT Status
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115,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most rear suspension components and all rear of main chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer cv boot is leaking
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most rear suspension components and all rear of main chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both rear anti lock bias valves are not functioning as intended, premature lock up is occuring
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake anti lock devise is not functioning as intended
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
advice all suspension parts are corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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M535 KJT is a 1994 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 M535 KJT, 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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M535 KJT is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 November 1994.
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