Lotus Elan MOT Results

Registered in 1990

71.0% pass rate

from 248 tests in 2021

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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 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elan is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Brakes (51% worse than other 1990 cars)
- 14% fail on Brake performance (93% worse than other 1990 cars)
  - 8.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 1990 cars)
    - 8.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 1990 cars)
  - 6.5% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 1990 cars)
    - 6.5% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 1990 cars)
      - 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 5.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 1990 cars)
      - 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    - 4.8% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      - 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      - 0.81% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (25 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      - 0.40% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.81% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.81% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.40% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.40% fail on Brake discs
- 0.81% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.81% fail on Hand lever
- 0.40% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.40% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.40% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.40% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.9% fail on Headlamps (100% worse than other 1990 cars)
  - 6.9% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 1990 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.0% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.2% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.81% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.81% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.81% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.81% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.81% fail on Horn
- 0.40% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.40% fail on Switch
9.7% fail on Visibility
- 7.3% fail on Washers
- 2.8% fail on Wipers
7.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 7.3% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.81% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
7.3% fail on Suspension
- 3.6% fail on Wheel bearings
- 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.0% fail on Suspension arm (11 times worse than other 1990 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.40% fail on Ball joint
- 0.81% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.40% fail on Linkage
- 0.40% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.40% fail on Sub-frame
2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% better than other 1990 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.2% fail on Transmission
  - 1.2% fail on Drive shafts
    - 1.2% fail on Joints
- 0.40% fail on Chassis
  - 0.40% fail on Strengthening plate
- 0.40% fail on Seats
  - 0.40% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.40% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.40% fail on Boot lid condition
1.6% fail on Steering
- 0.81% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.40% fail on Operation
  - 0.40% fail on Steering rack
- 0.40% fail on Power steering
  - 0.40% fail on Other components
- 0.40% fail on Steering play
  - 0.40% fail on Steering rack
1.2% fail on Tyres
- 0.81% fail on Condition
- 0.40% fail on Tread depth
0.81% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.81% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.81% fail on Condition
0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.40% fail on Registration plates
0.40% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.40% fail on Attachment