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L62 KBW

1993 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,586 mi
Last recorded147,586 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Lotus Elan59,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL62 KBW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 147,586 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 147,559 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 147,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in the steering from the inner joints

Pass 2 Jul 2018 147,377 miles

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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L62 KBW is a 1993 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L62 KBW, 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 L62 KBW registered?

L62 KBW is a 1993 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L62 KBW safe to buy?

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