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Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides borderline (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear both sides have some surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow on flange join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to offside caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main line slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main line slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
surface rust on all suspension arms
ALL SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...
ALL SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear suspension arms rusty...
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E7 LAN is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 E7 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 34 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E7 LAN is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1992.
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