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Lotus Elan MOT Results

79.5% pass rate
from 655 tests in 2021
(22% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elan is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.8% fail on Brakes
    • 8.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.92% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.76% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.76% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.15% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.15% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.61% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.46% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.31% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.92% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.31% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.3% fail on Suspension (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.76% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.61% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.61% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Transmission
      • 0.76% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.46% fail on Joints
        • 0.31% fail on Flexible couplings (80 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 0.76% fail on Doors
      • 0.46% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
    • 0.46% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Seats
      • 0.46% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Chassis
      • 0.15% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.15% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.15% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.92% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
    • 0.76% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.46% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
        • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
  • 0.92% fail on Tyres
    • 0.46% fail on Condition
    • 0.46% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.76% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.76% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.61% fail on Condition
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
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