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HGU 722J

2017 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,647 mi
Last recorded7,647 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 722J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 7,647 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 7,617 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 7,577 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 7,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 7,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 7,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2021 7,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 6,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens missing, not effecting operation.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 6,722 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 6,210 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 5,990 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 5,986 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam dont lift (1.7.4a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HGU 722J is a 2017 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HGU 722J, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HGU 722J registered?

HGU 722J is a 2017 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 2017.

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