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BAF 50K

1971 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,290 mi
Last recorded35,290 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAF 50K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,290 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,256 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING ARM

Fail 15 Aug 2008 35,256 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING ARM

Pass 26 Aug 2006 35,232 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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BAF 50K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BAF 50K, 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 BAF 50K registered?

BAF 50K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 September 1971.

Is BAF 50K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAF 50K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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