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BPR 559A

2009 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 559A
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2019 1 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 1 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 1 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

four point harness fitted replaceing standard seat belts

Pass 7 Mar 2014 1 miles

exhaust noisey but not excessive

four point harness fitted replaceing seat belts

Pass 18 Oct 2012 1 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 1 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 1 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 1 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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BPR 559A is a 2009 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BPR 559A, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BPR 559A registered?

BPR 559A is a 2009 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is BPR 559A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPR 559A shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BPR 559A have outstanding finance?

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