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All suspension components rusty
Boot button missing
Both rear and near side front road wheels distorted
Nearside Front Brake hose close to suspension arm
Nearside Front Mirror glass loose
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle under sealed
All suspension and steering components generally rusty
Boot lock missing
Central under body and front suspension been waxed/under sealed
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
All suspension units generally rusty
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Vehicle under sealed
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All suspension units generally rusty
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Vehicle under sealed
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in rear wheel bearings
Brake pipes greased
Front anti roll bar link gaitors deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre/wheel distorted and tyre worn on edges
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
service and parking brake just met requirements
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside window not opening
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside window not opening
parking brake lever mounting loose
Brake performance not tested due to rear brake seized (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Power steering component leaking at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside window not opening
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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M951 CBP is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 M951 CBP, 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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M951 CBP is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 August 1994.
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