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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
exhaust corroded
general corrosion to underside
Corrosion to underside
Exhaust system corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam wiring/stalk issue, tried 2 bulbs (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on tread edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all tyres old (f: 2007, r: 2014)
corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
exhaust system corroding
N/S/F headlamp doesn't pop up. Test completed using manual override
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in steering rack arms
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
N/S/F headlamp doesn't pop up. Test completed using manual override
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in steering rack arms
CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Wipers smearing
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front and rear brake discs lipped on outer edge
general underbody corrosion
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside front seat belt stalk cover missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside front seat belt stalk cover missing
offside seatbelt catch damaged
slight play in offside steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside seatbelt catch damaged
slight play in offside steering rack
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J326 RPH is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 J326 RPH, 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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J326 RPH is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 January 1992.
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