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MVO 999E

1979 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1578cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,106 mi
Last recorded1,106 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 999E
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,578cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 1,106 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 1,027 miles

slight bind to both rear wheels

thottle sticking ?

water hose chaffing on steering shaft

Fail 29 Jan 2015 1,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 916 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 916 miles

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 ??

Pass 29 Mar 2010 861 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 960 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 960 miles

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.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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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.

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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.

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