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BNL 339K

1971 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,300 mi
Last recorded31,300 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Lotus Elan49,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNL 339K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2018 31,300 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,947 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,583 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,486 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,254 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,196 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,137 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,064 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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BNL 339K is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BNL 339K, 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 BNL 339K registered?

BNL 339K is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 29 November 1971.

Is BNL 339K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNL 339K shows 11 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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