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97 BGK

1971 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

3,969 mi
Last recorded3,969 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 BGK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 3,969 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 3,969 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 3,560 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

clutch slave cylinder seeping

engine mountings deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2018 3,436 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 3,330 miles

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

slight play in both lower trunions

Pass 20 Jul 2016 3,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 2,969 miles

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

coolant seep from bottom rdiator hose and above oil filter housing

oil leak from oil filter housing plate

Pass 13 Aug 2014 2,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 2,475 miles

rear driveshaft doughnut flanges slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2012 2,292 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 2,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 2,000 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 1,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 1,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 1,199 miles

advise taken from vosa on front number plate

Fail 3 Sep 2008 1,198 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

advise taken from vosa on front number plate

Pass 3 Sep 2007 818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 663 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 466 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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97 BGK is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 97 BGK, 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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97 BGK is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is 97 BGK safe to buy?

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