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ExpiredMileage
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slight bind to both rear wheels
thottle sticking ?
water hose chaffing on steering shaft
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
steering shaft chaffing on chassis
thottle sticking ?
water hose chaffing on steering shaft
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
accelerator pedal sticking hole in exhaust pipe water pump leaking ??
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MVO 999E is a 1979 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,578cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MVO 999E, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of MVO 999E?
You can check the full history of MVO 999E by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MVO 999E registered?
MVO 999E is a 1979 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 December 1979.
Is MVO 999E safe to buy?
The MOT history for MVO 999E shows 9 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.
Does MVO 999E have outstanding finance?
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