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PRX 919B

2009 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,066 mi
Last recorded71,066 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 919B
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,066 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,048 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,198 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,843 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear outer pad worn low

Pass 25 Jun 2012 70,713 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,449 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,913 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 69,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PRX 919B is a 2009 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PRX 919B, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PRX 919B?

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What year was PRX 919B registered?

PRX 919B is a 2009 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 August 2009.

Is PRX 919B safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRX 919B shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PRX 919B have outstanding finance?

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