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57 GK

1971 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,890 mi
Last recorded65,890 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration57 GK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 May 2017 65,890 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 65,849 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 65,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear handbrake assembly binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2014 65,730 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 65,595 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 65,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 65,467 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 64,512 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 63,488 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 62,469 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 61,765 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 61,325 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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57 GK is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 57 GK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 57 GK registered?

57 GK is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is 57 GK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 57 GK shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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