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J45 KLR

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,206 mi
Last recorded109,206 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ45 KLR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 109,206 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 108,747 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 107,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 106,215 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 106,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cut on side wall but not yet to fail criteria.Check soon replace when needed

Pass 15 Sep 2006 101,368 miles

Front main beam head lights refectors getting rusty.

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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J45 KLR is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 80,091 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 J45 KLR, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J45 KLR registered?

J45 KLR is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 August 1991.

Is J45 KLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J45 KLR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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