MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Vehicle Details
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Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DSA 522A is a 2016 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DSA 522A, 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 10 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DSA 522A?
You can check the full history of DSA 522A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DSA 522A registered?
DSA 522A is a 2016 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 2016.
Is DSA 522A safe to buy?
The MOT history for DSA 522A shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DSA 522A have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DSA 522A. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
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