MOT Status
ValidMileage
14,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
when turning steering wheel horn goes off intermittent
Nearside Front Headlamp aim a little low
Offside Front headlamp aim a little low
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
lower steering column universal joint retaining bolt rubbing through lower radiator hose
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
evidence of lower steering uj rubbing on radiator hose. not making contact when tested.
o/s rear driveshaft rubber coupling split badly
evidence of lower steering uj rubbing on radiator hose. not making contact when tested.
o/s rear driveshaft rubber coupling split badly
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XNK 191M is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1974 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 40,867 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XNK 191M, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XNK 191M registered?
XNK 191M is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 May 1974.
Is XNK 191M safe to buy?
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