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OEU 575J

2017 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,459 mi
Last recorded35,459 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 575J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 35,459 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 35,416 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 35,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 35,228 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints Nearside front

Seat belt slightly damaged Nearside

Fail 21 Feb 2019 34,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 34,765 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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OEU 575J is a 2017 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OEU 575J, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OEU 575J registered?

OEU 575J is a 2017 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 December 2017.

Is OEU 575J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEU 575J 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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