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SKK 903G

1984 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,192 mi
Last recorded98,192 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Lotus Elan47,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKK 903G
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 98,192 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 98,047 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,332 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 97,319 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,851 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,881 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,433 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,227 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,892 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,699 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,744 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 82,741 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,298 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,146 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,063 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 74,063 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 71,117 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 71,060 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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SKK 903G is a 1984 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 47,653 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 SKK 903G, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKK 903G registered?

SKK 903G is a 1984 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 April 1984.

Is SKK 903G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKK 903G shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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