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E4 LAN

1989 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

4,103 mi
Last recorded4,103 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Elan64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 LAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 4,103 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 3,342 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 3,342 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 3,100 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 3,093 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 3,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 2,935 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 2,935 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 2,930 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 2,303 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 2,303 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 2 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 1 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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E4 LAN is a 1989 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,239 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 E4 LAN, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E4 LAN registered?

E4 LAN is a 1989 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 December 1989.

Is E4 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 LAN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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