Lotus Elan MOT Results

Registered in 1991

71.2% pass rate

from 379 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 1991 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elan is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Brakes (75% worse than other 1991 cars)
- 18% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 1991 cars)
  - 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    - 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
  - 9.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 1991 cars)
    - 9.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 1991 cars)
      - 6.3% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      - 4.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 7.7% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 1991 cars)
    - 7.4% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 1991 cars)
      - 6.3% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 1991 cars)
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.26% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
  - 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.4% fail on Rbt
      - 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.26% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.79% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.79% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.26% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.26% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.26% fail on Lever
- 0.79% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.53% fail on Hand lever
- 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.53% fail on Lever
- 0.53% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.53% fail on Reservoirs (7 times worse than other 1991 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (6 times worse than other 1991 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Headlamps (81% worse than other 1991 cars)
  - 6.1% fail on Headlamp (83% worse than other 1991 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Dipswitch
- 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.1% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.79% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.3% fail on Horn
- 0.53% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 1991 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 1991 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 1991 cars)
    - 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 1991 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.26% fail on Position lamp
- 0.26% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.26% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% worse than other 1991 cars)
  - 7.1% fail on Spark ignition (91% worse than other 1991 cars)
    - 5.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions (100% worse than other 1991 cars)
    - 0.79% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
6.1% fail on Visibility
- 2.9% fail on Wipers
- 2.9% fail on Washers
- 0.53% fail on View to rear
  - 0.53% fail on Mirrors
5.3% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 1991 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.8% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.53% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.26% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.26% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.26% fail on Linkage
- 0.26% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (82% better than other 1991 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Transmission
  - 1.3% fail on Drive shafts
    - 1.3% fail on Joints
- 0.53% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 1991 cars)
0.79% fail on Steering (80% better than other 1991 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.26% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.26% fail on Track rod end
- 0.26% fail on Power steering
  - 0.26% fail on Other components
0.79% fail on Tyres
- 0.79% fail on Condition
0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.53% fail on Registration plates
0.26% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.26% fail on Speed limiter
  - 0.26% fail on Speed limiter plate
0.26% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.26% fail on Anchorages