MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,495 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake standard only just met.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake standard only just met.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K571 JAH is a 1993 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 K571 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.
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What year was K571 JAH registered?
K571 JAH is a 1993 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 January 1993.
Is K571 JAH safe to buy?
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