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HAZ 1261

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

55,382 mi
Last recorded55,382 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 1261
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 55,382 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4x Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 27 May 2022 55,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 54,684 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 54,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both inner (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump impacted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small part of main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 53,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small part of main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 53,140 miles

eml light on

sump pan slight impact damage

Pass 20 May 2016 52,497 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 52,146 miles

engine managment light iluminated

sump has impact dammage on base

Pass 26 May 2014 51,522 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 50,720 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,064 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 50,064 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,132 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 49,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on metal ends on offside front flexi brake hose

Fail 19 Jun 2008 47,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on metal ends on offside front flexi brake hose

Pass 14 Jul 2007 44,245 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 44,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,879 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 41,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear flexi hoses metal ends corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2005 39,003 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 39,003 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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HAZ 1261 is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HAZ 1261, 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 HAZ 1261 registered?

HAZ 1261 is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 August 1992.

Is HAZ 1261 safe to buy?

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