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436 TYD

1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,601 mi
Last recorded19,601 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 13034,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration436 TYD
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,601 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 19,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 18,838 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 16,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,997 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 13,910 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,659 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 7,934 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 4,562 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,434 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 65,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,782 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 60,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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436 TYD is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 34,803 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 436 TYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 436 TYD registered?

436 TYD is a 1971 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 24 May 1971.

Is 436 TYD safe to buy?

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