MOT History from tests of petrol LOTUS ELANs year 1994

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Pass percent:71.62%

(The average a petrol LOTUS ELAN year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:1,878 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	93
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	72
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	68
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	49
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Brake pipe excessively corroded	40
Registration plate issues	37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	37
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	29
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	17
Rear brake binding	15
Registration plate lamp issues	15
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Windscreen washer not working	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Front brake excessively fluctuating	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	8
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	8
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	6
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	2
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	2
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	93
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	72
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	68
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	49
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Brake pipe excessively corroded	40
Registration plate issues	37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	37
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	29
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	17
Rear brake binding	15
Registration plate lamp issues	15
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Windscreen washer not working	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Front brake excessively fluctuating	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	8
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	8
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	6
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	2
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	2
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol LOTUS ELANs year 1994

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