MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspect NSF/OSF brake pipe corrosion above inner wheel arches.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
n/s/front brake binding on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
n/s/front brake binding on
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L481 RAR is a 1993 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 L481 RAR, 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 L481 RAR registered?
L481 RAR is a 1993 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 December 1993.
Is L481 RAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for L481 RAR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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