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G543 SAA

2003 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,666 mi
Last recorded44,666 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG543 SAA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 44,666 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 42,729 miles

front plate damaged

nearside front cv gaitor in poor condition

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,049 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 40,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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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G543 SAA is a 2003 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G543 SAA, 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 23 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G543 SAA registered?

G543 SAA is a 2003 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is G543 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G543 SAA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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