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H15 LDW

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,878 mi
Last recorded73,878 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 LDW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,878 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

all brakes rusty with lack of use ? advise to be rechecked after decent run ;

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,745 miles

brakes all corroded with standing :? advise recheck after run ;

front crossmember [not part of stucture] corroded advise repair as holds up radiator ;

Pass 11 May 2012 73,711 miles

brakes all sticky with standing ? advise to be checked after decent run ;

Pass 12 May 2011 73,600 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 73,374 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 73,253 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 73,253 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H15 LDW is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H15 LDW, 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 H15 LDW registered?

H15 LDW is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is H15 LDW safe to buy?

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