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SRR 58F

1987 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,593 mi
Last recorded38,593 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 58F
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,593 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,350 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 38,033 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 37,250 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 37,168 miles

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

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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SRR 58F is a 1987 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SRR 58F, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SRR 58F?

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What year was SRR 58F registered?

SRR 58F is a 1987 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 February 1987.

Is SRR 58F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRR 58F shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SRR 58F have outstanding finance?

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