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BDZ 303

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,939 mi
Last recorded12,939 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 303
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 12,939 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 12,937 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 12,895 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 12,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 12,745 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 12,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jan 2022 12,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 12,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 12,612 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 12,404 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 11,453 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 10,658 miles

All tyres are perished

Near side wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2015 10,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 9,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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BDZ 303 is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BDZ 303, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDZ 303 registered?

BDZ 303 is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is BDZ 303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDZ 303 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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