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VAM 562D

2018 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,320 mi
Last recorded55,320 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 562D
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,320 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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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VAM 562D is a 2018 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 VAM 562D, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VAM 562D registered?

VAM 562D is a 2018 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is VAM 562D safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 562D shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAM 562D have outstanding finance?

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