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MIJ 7486

1981 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,726 mi
Last recorded29,726 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIJ 7486
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2017 29,726 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Apr 2017 29,720 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,582 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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MIJ 7486 is a 1981 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MIJ 7486, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MIJ 7486?

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What year was MIJ 7486 registered?

MIJ 7486 is a 1981 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 October 1981.

Is MIJ 7486 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIJ 7486 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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