MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,462 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PEL 994M is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 61,920 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PEL 994M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PEL 994M registered?
PEL 994M is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 6 March 1974.
Is PEL 994M safe to buy?
The MOT history for PEL 994M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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