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VBY 202E

1999 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,167 mi
Last recorded87,167 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 202E
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,167 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,876 miles

Rear Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated.

o/s/f headlamp, pop up mechanism needs adjustment.

Fail 20 Aug 2014 86,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,724 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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VBY 202E is a 1999 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBY 202E, 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 27 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of VBY 202E?

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What year was VBY 202E registered?

VBY 202E is a 1999 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is VBY 202E safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 202E shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VBY 202E have outstanding finance?

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