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WIL 7564

1990 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,294 mi
Last recorded89,294 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 Lotus Elan82,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 7564
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,294 miles

Rear brakes low effort

Fail 20 Nov 2017 89,294 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brakes low effort

Pass 23 Feb 2013 89,057 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,670 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,045 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 86,794 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Near side front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 85,792 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 85,792 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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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WIL 7564 is a 1990 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WIL 7564, 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.

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What year was WIL 7564 registered?

WIL 7564 is a 1990 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 September 1990.

Is WIL 7564 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 7564 shows 8 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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