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CMS 159Y

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,189 mi
Last recorded99,189 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMS 159Y
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2013 99,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 99,189 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,968 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 95,014 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 90,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 86,581 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 86,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2006 82,433 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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CMS 159Y is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CMS 159Y, 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

How do I check the history of CMS 159Y?

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What year was CMS 159Y registered?

CMS 159Y is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 January 1992.

Is CMS 159Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMS 159Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CMS 159Y have outstanding finance?

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