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L10 NLY

1993 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,250 mi
Last recorded46,250 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Lotus Elan59,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 NLY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,752 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre has nails in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,038 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 45,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,387 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,201 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,649 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,994 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,047 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 36,575 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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L10 NLY is a 1993 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L10 NLY, 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 L10 NLY registered?

L10 NLY is a 1993 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L10 NLY safe to buy?

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