MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,103 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
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)
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.
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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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