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P784 AAM

1997 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,998 mi
Last recorded83,998 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elan56,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP784 AAM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 83,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 30 Apr 2025 83,636 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside suspension

Pass 15 May 2024 83,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 82,386 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 82,004 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 May 2021 81,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 80,377 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 May 2019 79,160 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 3 May 2018 78,418 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 78,408 miles

corrosion to under side suspension components

Pass 6 May 2016 75,329 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2015 74,188 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,069 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 69,242 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 67,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

Fail 15 Mar 2012 67,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear disc`s corroded from being stood

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

Pass 21 May 2009 66,618 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 59,097 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 59,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2007 56,110 miles

Brakes. low Efficiency (Hard Pads may bed in better) But allso work better whe hot.

Fail 8 May 2007 56,109 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front side/indicator lamp lenze broken in fixing screw area

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P784 AAM is a 1997 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 56,987 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P784 AAM, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P784 AAM registered?

P784 AAM is a 1997 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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