MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
steering slightly stiff
oil leak
parking brake effort down on effort
Emissions not tested engine boiled over while trying to test emissions ( co and hc were too high before it overheated) (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
oil leak
parking brake effort down on effort
NO BRAKE LOCK UP ON FRONT BRAKES OR PARKING BRAKE
engine started to misfire during test
slight exhaust leak on centre joint
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FIL 8872 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 91.3%.
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 FIL 8872, 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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What year was FIL 8872 registered?
FIL 8872 is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 April 1992.
Is FIL 8872 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FIL 8872 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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