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956 DFK

1971 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,649 mi
Last recorded52,649 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration956 DFK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,649 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 51,941 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,923 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 51,912 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,901 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,891 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,880 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 51,869 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,649 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,310 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 51,300 miles

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

Off side and near side rear drive shaft couplings delaminating

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,785 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 49,936 miles

Rear wheels very close to suspension ?

Travel on parking brake lever.

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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956 DFK is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 956 DFK, 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

How do I check the history of 956 DFK?

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What year was 956 DFK registered?

956 DFK is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 August 1971.

Is 956 DFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 956 DFK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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