MOT Status
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54,853 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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power steering stiff / heavy
power steering stiff / heavy
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
power steering stiff / heavy
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/r tyre perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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 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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
off side front tyre light cracking starting on tread
very slight wear near side front tyre on inner edge
advise foot brake on 50% limit
hand brake on 17%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K570 JAH is a 1993 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1993 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 59,953 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 K570 JAH, 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 33 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of K570 JAH?
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What year was K570 JAH registered?
K570 JAH is a 1993 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 January 1993.
Is K570 JAH safe to buy?
The MOT history for K570 JAH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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