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160 FKO

1971 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,988 mi
Last recorded97,988 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration160 FKO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,988 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,778 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,429 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 97,429 miles

Centre Braking system leaking union (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 97,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 96,382 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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160 FKO is a 1971 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 49,460 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 160 FKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 160 FKO registered?

160 FKO is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 October 1971.

Is 160 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160 FKO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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