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ENH 638D

1999 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,537 mi
Last recorded7,537 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENH 638D
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2018 7,537 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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ENH 638D is a 1999 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ENH 638D, 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 27 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 ENH 638D?

You can check the full history of ENH 638D by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ENH 638D registered?

ENH 638D is a 1999 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is ENH 638D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENH 638D shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ENH 638D have outstanding finance?

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