MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,404 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Driver's seat insecure 1x rear bolt insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
coil springs corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear suspension components corroded
screen washers poor
Flip up headlights Flip up headlight system needs assistance to operate
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Flip up headlights Flip up headlight system needs assistance to operate
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
auxillary belt starting to perish
front antiroll bar link rod cover boots starting to crack/ perish
front exhaust starting to rust and slight leak
front subframe mounting rubbers starting to split
metal brake pipes starting to rust
offside rear handbrake performance slightly low
offside rear wheel bearing slight noise
rear brakes slight imbalance
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s seatbelt slow to retract
n/s/r service brake effort low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r service brake effort low
offside rear inner brake pad loose/rattle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front to rear brakepipe slight corrosion[brake pipes greased]
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front to rear brakepipe slight corrosion[brake pipes greased]
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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OAZ 1835 is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1992 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,086 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 OAZ 1835, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was OAZ 1835 registered?
OAZ 1835 is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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