MOT Status
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41,588 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Lower underbody covered in under seal
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Lower under body covered in under seal
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit co high (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Lower under body covered in under seal
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Lower under body covered in under seal
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Lower underbody covered in under seal
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under body covered in under seal
Corrosion to suspension components and vehicle underside
ALL SUSPENSION ARMS AND MEMBERS CORRODED
SUSPENSION SPRINGS AND SHOCKS CORRODED
Offside Front flexi hose cable tied into positon
front and rear chassis members surfaces corroded
front and rear shock absorbers badly corroded on outer casings
wipers poor
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
wipers poor
wipers poor
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
osf flexi brake hose cable tied at fixing
suspension components very rusty front and rear
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nsr jacking point damaged
osf brake pipe rusty
suspension members all very rusty
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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19 LKN is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1992 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,086 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 19 LKN, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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19 LKN is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 July 1992.
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