MOT Status
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40,671 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rattle from inside catalytic converter.
Screw in O/S/R tyre.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Hand brake travel.
Rattle from inside catalytic converter.
Screw in O/S/R tyre.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M342 DLP is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1995 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 65,228 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 M342 DLP, 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 31 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M342 DLP registered?
M342 DLP is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 June 1995.
Is M342 DLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for M342 DLP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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