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B24 GUY

1984 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,218 mi
Last recorded61,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1984 Lotus Elan47,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 GUY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,218 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 61,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on spring (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on spring (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 60,211 miles

slight wear n/s/f lower trunion

h/lamps fitted with deflecters

Fail 11 May 2016 60,210 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

h/lamps fitted with deflecters

slight wear n/s/f lower trunion

Pass 27 May 2015 59,107 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering wheel fouling on cowling

Fail 27 May 2015 59,107 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s/r w/bearing

steering wheel fouling on cowling

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,621 miles

steering wheel fouling switch assembley cover

Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,719 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,690 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

lower steering column bush worn

slight blow exhaust joints

Fail 9 Jun 2011 52,690 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

lower steering column bush worn

slight blow exhaust joints

Pass 20 May 2010 50,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,433 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 49,433 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2008 47,653 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 47,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 46,397 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,664 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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B24 GUY is a 1984 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 47,653 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B24 GUY, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B24 GUY registered?

B24 GUY is a 1984 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 October 1984.

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