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RMP 29F

1981 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,060 mi
Last recorded10,060 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMP 29F
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 10,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 10,057 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,749 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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RMP 29F is a 1981 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RMP 29F, 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.

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How do I check the history of RMP 29F?

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What year was RMP 29F registered?

RMP 29F is a 1981 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is RMP 29F safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMP 29F shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RMP 29F have outstanding finance?

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