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8813 W

2012 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,704 mi
Last recorded14,704 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

Registration8813 W
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 14,704 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 13,175 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 12,761 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 12,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,856 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 11,118 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,967 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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8813 W is a 2012 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 8813 W, 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 14 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8813 W registered?

8813 W is a 2012 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is 8813 W safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8813 W shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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