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VVB 10G

2001 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,495 mi
Last recorded29,495 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVB 10G
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 May 2018 29,495 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,216 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,331 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 11,728 miles

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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VVB 10G is a 2001 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VVB 10G, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VVB 10G registered?

VVB 10G is a 2001 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is VVB 10G safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVB 10G shows 4 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 VVB 10G have outstanding finance?

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