MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,403 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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coolant pipe slightly rubbing on steering column
rear subframe mounting slightly deteriorated
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
coolant pipe slightly rubbing on steering column
rear subframe mounting slightly deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
battery slightly insecure
coolant pipe rubbing slightly on steering column
handbrake cable under floor slightly insecure
offside rear wheel bearing slight noise on rotation
rear chassis slightly deteriorated by subfram mount
throttle pedal sticking slightly advise to inspect
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre cracked and perished
rear chassis is deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front headlamp patterns slight deteriorated
fiberglass body showing sighs of deteriation on rear appears to have been repaired inside of car
fuel cap seal slight deteriation
horn switch slightly insecure
main king lead from coil touching carb advise to move lead
most rear suspension bushes are deteriorating
near side front tyre cracked and perished
off side rear wheel bearing slight noise on rotation
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
engine oil leak
front brake pipes secured with tie raps
front seats slightly unsecure
rear floor damaged
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front seats slightly insecure
rear body damaged underneath
smell of fuel under car no leak found
slight noise from o/s/r wheel when turned
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RNV 939M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1973 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 50,618 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 RNV 939M, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RNV 939M registered?
RNV 939M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1973.
Is RNV 939M safe to buy?
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