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F644 DNG

1989 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,203 mi
Last recorded54,203 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Lotus Elan64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF644 DNG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,203 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,773 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 52,772 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,950 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 50,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 48,631 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 48,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2005 44,567 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F644 DNG is a 1989 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F644 DNG, 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 F644 DNG registered?

F644 DNG is a 1989 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F644 DNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F644 DNG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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