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SAZ 7309

1990 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,004 mi
Last recorded72,004 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 7309
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

steering rack damp

under side of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,955 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 71,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,874 miles

CO CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

HAZARD WARNING AND TELL TALE LAMPS STARTED TO WORK.

SLIGHT JUDDER FROM OSF BRAKE.

Fail 6 Dec 2005 71,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nail in tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2005 71,360 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2005 71,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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SAZ 7309 is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 82,230 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 SAZ 7309, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAZ 7309 registered?

SAZ 7309 is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 May 1990.

Is SAZ 7309 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAZ 7309 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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