MOT Check for LOTUS ELANs

The LOTUS ELAN makes up 46,760 of the overall 236,473 LOTUS MOT test results. Select your ELAN model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working  Occurs:14 times
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Occurs:80 times
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam  Occurs:224 times
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam  Occurs:310 times
Offside front brake binding  Occurs:263 times
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc  Occurs:12 times
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel  Occurs:346 times
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak  Occurs:37 times
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam  Occurs:25 times
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:33 times
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding f Occurs:17 times
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on  Occurs:69 times
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split  Occurs:18 times
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle  Occurs:17 times
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam  Occurs:55 times
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding f Occurs:17 times
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel  Occurs:13 times
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:17 times
Nearside Front front brake binding  Occurs:112 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:615 times
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam  Occurs:88 times
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Occurs:1,050 times
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated  Occurs:17 times
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on  Occurs:50 times
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Occurs:22 times
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