MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,320 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension components corroded
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected hanging insecure next to accelerator pedal (4.11 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake pipes and ferrules surface corroded
rear brake discs in poor condition
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M91 RPP is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M91 RPP, 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 M91 RPP registered?
M91 RPP is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 September 1994.
Is M91 RPP safe to buy?
The MOT history for M91 RPP shows 27 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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