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VJN 911H

1984 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,510 mi
Last recorded9,510 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1984 Lotus Elan47,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJN 911H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,510 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 9,487 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,254 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 9,136 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 9,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 9,099 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 9,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 9,065 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear flexible exhaust pipe leaking

Fail 22 Apr 2009 9,065 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear flexible exhaust pipe leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,021 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 8,987 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 8,955 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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VJN 911H is a 1984 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VJN 911H, 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 VJN 911H registered?

VJN 911H is a 1984 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is VJN 911H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJN 911H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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