MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,460 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Rear parking brake pads worn thin
Brake lining(s) wearing thin Parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake lining(s) wearing thin Parking brake (3.5.1g)
Brake lining(s) wearing thin Parking brake pads (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
parking brake travel
slight play in steering joints
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
parking brake travel
slight play in steering joints
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
offside rear inner rubber drive coupling split. others cracking
offside rear inner rubber drive coupling split. others cracking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BHY 707J is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BHY 707J, 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 BHY 707J registered?
BHY 707J is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 May 1971.
Is BHY 707J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BHY 707J shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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