MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,598 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking mechanical fuel pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight play in all wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
headlamps flash when turned off in up position.
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
headlamps flash when turned off in up position.
Oil leak
slight play in steering rack.
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SOU 888G is a 1980 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1980 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 64,778 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 SOU 888G, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SOU 888G registered?
SOU 888G is a 1980 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 December 1980.
Is SOU 888G safe to buy?
The MOT history for SOU 888G shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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